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The Excel Center

1490 Norris RD, Memphis, TN 38106Memphis-Shelby County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
450
Students
Total enrolled
15%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 83% vs nat'l
$15,292
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
40.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 165% vs nat'l
28/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 45% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 450 students in grades 09–12 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,292 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 28th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

The Excel Center is a mid-sized high in Memphis, Tennessee, serving grades 09–12 with 450 students. The district invests $15,292 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 40.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 28/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at The Excel Center

450
Total Students
40.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution128 male · 322 female
28%
72%
Male 28%Female 72%
Student Composition
14%
82%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black82%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470014802443

Academic Outcomes at The Excel Center

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
11-19
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
15%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
28
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 28th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 38106

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,292Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,292
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,728
Student Support$2,905
Administration$1,835
Operations$2,294
Other$1,529
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,292 spent per student, an estimated $6,774 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
35%
State government
37.0%
Local (property tax)
34.5%
Federal programs
28.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 15% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 40.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (28/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dexter SchoolSnowden Elementary/MiddleEarly Childhood ProgramsMacon-Hall Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
White Station MiddleKate Bond Middle SchoolColonial MiddleHickory Ridge Middle
↓
High School
Cordova High SchoolWhite Station HighGermantown HighWhitehaven High
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyShelby County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMemphis-Shelby County Schools →
Phone: (901)726-3100
NCES ID: 470014802443
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Memphis seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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District School Rankings
Location
1490 Norris RD, Memphis, TN 38106
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.