Original Research by School Decision on Craigmont High
Craigmont High is a regular public high school in Memphis, serving ninth through twelfth grade as part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. It is not a charter or magnet school. The school sits in the 38128 zip code, where the typical home value is well below both the state and national averages, and typical rents are moderate relative to national benchmarks. The housing market in this part of Memphis has seen a slight decline in values over the past year while rents edged up a small amount.
The student body of Craigmont High is predominantly Black, with a substantial share of students who identify as Hispanic. The remaining enrollment includes a mix of students who identify as two or more races, white, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian. The total high school enrollment is moderate for a four-year school in an urban district. Because the data on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals was not reported, a family looking for a sense of economic need at the school would need to follow up directly. Similarly, the percentages of students receiving special education services or identified as English learners were not available.
Academic performance data for Craigmont High is absent from the available record. There are no state assessment results, no four-year graduation rate, and no chronic absenteeism rate on file. This means that standard measures used to compare schools within Shelby County are not possible for this school at this time. The neighbor comparison set, which would place Craigmont relative to other districts in Shelby County, has no metrics to reference. A parent or guardian considering this school would want to ask the school administration directly about state test results, graduation rates, and attendance patterns, as those figures are commonly reported for high schools in Tennessee. Without them, it is not possible to characterize the academic pathway or student outcomes in any grounded way.
The broader Memphis context, which the school sits within, includes extensive publicly funded amenities. Tom Lee Park, a downtown riverfront park, underwent a major renovation in 2023 and now features ballcourts, walkable trails, and bike stands. Shelby Farms Park in East Memphis is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Overton Park in midtown houses the Memphis Zoo and sits adjacent to Rhodes College. Beale Street serves as a civic and cultural anchor, and the Memphis Public Libraries system serves residents across the city. The Memphis Area Transit Authority runs the public bus service, with board members appointed by the mayor. The Mississippi River is a defining geographic feature. FedExForum hosts the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. Major cultural landmarks include the National Civil Rights Museum, Graceland, Sun Studio, and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
Because the district-level data on school closures or property tax referendums for Memphis-Shelby County Schools was not returned, there is no information about recent district changes that might affect Craigmont High. The school type is listed as regular, and its operational status is open.
In sum, Craigmont High is a conventional high school with a predominantly Black and Hispanic student population in a part of Memphis where home values are below state and national medians. The most critical academic and outcome indicators are missing from the available data, so anyone evaluating the school will need to pursue those numbers from the school or district directly. The setting offers the full range of Memphis’s parks, transit, cultural institutions, and professional sports amenities, which are publicly reported and available to residents.
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