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Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 72 public middle schools serving 35,291 students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Tennessee.
Public Middle Schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
225 Schools
672 Schools
# Students
111,219 Students
315,543 Students
# Teachers
6,868 Teachers
21,238 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
14%
% Black
72%
19%
% White
5%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,462 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,433 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,386 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,383 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,462
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,433
$11,478
Best Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
University Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3572 Emerald
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Germantown Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Cd Smith Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8360 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2718 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Bellevue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4488
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4488
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Colonial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Craigmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3455 Covington Pike
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-7780
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Dexter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7105 Dexter Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Gr: PK-8 | 1,490 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6998 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 373-3134
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 373-3134
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Cordova Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-2189
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2424.
Lowrance Elementary Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7740 Lowrance Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2330
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2330
Gr: PK-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Memphis Business Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 357-2708
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 357-2708
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3690 Thomas St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Northaven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5157 N Circle Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-2800
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Power Center Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5449 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2929.
Highland Oaks Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Meadowbriar Trl
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0340
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0340
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-9337
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-9337
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Grandview Heights Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Clifton Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #3232.
Memphis School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Gr: 6-9 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Ridgeway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6333 Quince Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-1588
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-1588
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #35 - 3935. - 39.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Gr: K-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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