Winner: Cordova High

This year Cordova High celebrates its 10th anniversary and can do so with pride. Its status as one of the top high schools in the Memphis City School system was recently confirmed by its ranking by Newsweek magazine among the top 1,200 schools in the nation.

1800 Berryhill; 416-4540 or check their Web site.

Finalist: St. Benedict at Auburndale High School