At a glance
Reported students
699
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 414 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Kirby High School: 699 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 800
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Kirby High School
Kirby High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Memphis. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 699 students for 2024–25.
Among 414 high schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (76.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). English learners represent 15.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kirby High School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black76.8%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ridgeway High School
High · Grades 09–12
695 reported students
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
High · Grades 06–12
692 reported students
Raleigh-Egypt High School
High · Grades 06–12
725 reported students
Power Center Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
671 reported students
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High
High · Grades 06–12
667 reported students
Wooddale High School
High · Grades 09–12
662 reported students
Public schools near Kirby High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff City High School High · Charter · Tennessee Public Charter School Commission | 09–12 | 514 | 0.4 mi |
| Power Center Academy High School High · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 09–12 | 671 | 2.4 mi |
| Southwind High School High · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 09–12 | 1,675 | 2.8 mi |
| Wooddale High School High · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 09–12 | 662 | 2.9 mi |
| Memphis School of Excellence High · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–12 | 575 | 3.1 mi |
| Ridgeway High School High · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 09–12 | 695 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kirby High School
What grades does Kirby High School serve?
Kirby High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend Kirby High School?
Kirby High School reported 699 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 414 Tennessee high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 800 students.
Is Kirby High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kirby High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Memphis-Shelby County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Kirby High School in?
Kirby High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, based in Memphis, TN, which operates 209 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kirby High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bluff City High School (0.4 mi), Power Center Academy High School (2.4 mi), Southwind High School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.