Enrollment
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High
DISTRICT 691 · STATE 754
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 470014810512
Fairley High School
4950 Fairley RD, Memphis, TN 38109 · (901) 321-2500 · Shelby County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL463 STUDENTS
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DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 21.0:1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 150 | 32% |
| Grade 10 | 100 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 109 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 104 | 22% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Fairley High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee | In Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 463 | #247 of 381 | #38 of 56 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.8% | #303 of 332 | #44 of 50 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Fairley High School
Fairley High School sits in Memphis, Tennessee, and is classified as a high school. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 463 students. For comparison, high schools in Tennessee average about 754 students.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools serves 111,979 students across 211 schools.
At Fairley High School, Black students make up 93% of the student body. After that, the student body is 4% multiracial. Among all residents of Shelby County, the Black share is about 52%. Fairley High School has a diversity index of 13%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Shelby County show that median household income is about $63,767, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Fairley High School is one of 287 public schools in Shelby County, which together enroll about 154,209 students.
The shortest distance from Fairley High School to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to Fairley High School. The five-mile area around Fairley High School holds at least 8 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is City: Large: the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Shelby County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
919,173
Census ACS
Median income
$63,767
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
287
154,209 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Cordova High SchoolHigh · 2,251 students
- White Station HighHigh · 2,046 students
- Germantown HighHigh · 1,719 students
- Southwind HighHigh · 1,675 students
- Dexter SchoolElementary · 1,509 students
- Whitehaven HighHigh · 1,509 students
Other schools in Memphis
- White Station HighHigh · 2,046 students
- Southwind HighHigh · 1,675 students
- Whitehaven HighHigh · 1,509 students
- Overton HighHigh · 1,417 students
- Snowden Elementary/MiddleElementary · 1,384 students
- Kingsbury HighHigh · 1,383 students
Other Fairley High schools
One other US public school is named Fairley High. Fairley High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Fairley High SchoolMemphis, TN · 480 students
Nearby schools
- Fairley High School0.0 mi · 480
- J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle0.8 mi · 432
- Westhaven Elementary0.8 mi · 740
- Geeter School1.2 mi · 709
- Holmes Road Elementary1.3 mi · 708
- Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship1.3 mi · 692
Frequently asked questions
About Fairley High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Fairley High School?
Fairley High School enrolls approximately 463 students in grades 09-12.
Is Fairley High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Fairley High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Fairley High School?
At Fairley High School, the student body is approximately 2% White, 1% Hispanic, 93% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Fairley High School?
Fairley High School is overseen by Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Shelby County.
Where is Fairley High School located?
Fairley High School is located at 4950 Fairley RD, Memphis, TN 38109.
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