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East High School vs. Middle College High School

Should you attend East High School or Middle College High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
East High School
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Middle College High School
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 615 students in grades 9-12, East High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, Middle College High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
615 students
333 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Middle College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
39% | 61%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Middle College High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Middle College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Middle College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#376 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
#429 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Middle College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in TN)
33%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 5% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in TN)
≥95%
(Top 5% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Middle College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Middle College High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
188
85
Grade 10 Students
128
88
Grade 11 Students
136
76
Grade 12 Students
163
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
68%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
13%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Middle College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of East High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Middle College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Middle College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Middle College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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