Germantown High School is a public high school in Germantown, Tennessee, and is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Three acres were purchased in 1910, and in 1911 students moved into the new building.
Serving 1,719 students in grades 9-12, Germantown 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,719 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Germantown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Germantown High School's student population of 1,719 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,719 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
97 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Rankings
Germantown 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 Germantown High School is 0.35, 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
#1290 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
80%
20%
White
3%
57%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Germantown High School's ranking?
Germantown High School is ranked #1290 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Germantown High School often compared to?
Germantown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston High School, Collierville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Germantown High School?
The graduation rate of Germantown High School is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Germantown High School?
1,719 students attend Germantown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Germantown High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Germantown High School offer ?
Germantown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Germantown High School part of?
Germantown High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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