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#748 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 42% in state
White Station High
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
514 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
- Math 36% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at White Station High score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where White Station High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,688
Median home value
$287,500
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
| Tennessee Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.9 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Concord AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| St Agnes Academy-st. Dominic School, Inc.Private · tuition | 4.2 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 640 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #52 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Station High is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Station High
White Station High is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 1,935 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #748 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Station High
What grades does White Station High serve?
White Station High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend White Station High?
White Station High has an enrollment of approximately 1,935 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Station High?
The student-teacher ratio at White Station High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Station High rank in TN?
White Station High ranks #748 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is White Station High's MySchoolScout rating?
White Station High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at White Station High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Station High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is White Station High a charter school?
No, White Station High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Station High a Title I school?
No, White Station High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (901) 416-8880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38117)
- 26,327
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38117; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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