Memphis High School is a public high school located in the city of Memphis, Texas, USA and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Memphis Independent School District located in central Hall County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Memphis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Memphis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Memphis High School's student population of 137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
Memphis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memphis High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5433 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
24%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Memphis High School's ranking?
Memphis High School is ranked #5433 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis High School?
The graduation rate of Memphis High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memphis High School?
137 students attend Memphis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Memphis High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memphis High School?
Memphis High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memphis High School offer ?
Memphis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Memphis High School part of?
Memphis High School is part of Memphis Independent School District.
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