Cordova High School is a public high school located in Cordova, Tennessee, United States, within unincorporated Shelby County, to the east of the city of Memphis, and is also part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. It is previously a Memphis City School district campus.
Serving 2,251 students in grades 9-12, Cordova High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,251 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cordova High School's student population of 2,251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,251 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
121 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Black, Green
School Rankings
Cordova High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
16%
Black
59%
20%
White
6%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova High School's ranking?
Cordova High School is ranked #1170 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cordova High School?
The graduation rate of Cordova High School is 83%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cordova High School?
2,251 students attend Cordova High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cordova High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Cordova High School offer ?
Cordova High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cordova High School part of?
Cordova High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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