Central High
Reported Enrollment
1,312
students
District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
County Context Score
19/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
306 S Bellevue Blvd, Memphis, TN, 38104
School District
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 470014801028
- District ID
- 4700148
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,312 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Central High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Shelby County has 274 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 222 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Central High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Shelby County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Central High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
1,312 students
Central High reports 1,312 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 58 other high schools in Shelby County with enrollment data, 48 report fewer students and 10 report more. The peer median is 537 students.
59 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 537 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
222 district schools
Memphis-Shelby County Schools lists 120 primary, 35 middle, 50 high, 17 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
120
Middle
35
High
50
Other
17
Nearby context inside Memphis-Shelby County Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Central High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Central High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Central High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Central High with nearby schools?
Central High should be compared with 59 high schools in Shelby County, plus other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Central High?
Before using Central High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Central High is one of 222 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 109,797 students across 222 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
222
Reported Enrollment
109,797
222 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Highland Oaks ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Cordova Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Oak Forest ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Shelby Oaks ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Macon-Hall ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryProfile
- Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MSKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- A. B. Hill ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Avon SchoolKG–12 · OtherListed only
- B. T. Washington High6–12 · HighListed only
- Bellevue Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
Shelby County Schools
County Context Score
19/100
County-level composite across 274 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.