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Best Memphis Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 73 public middle schools serving 34,699 students in Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Memphis, TN are Maxine Smith Steam Academy, University Middle School and J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Memphis, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Memphis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Memphis, TN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 E Parkway S
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
330 Innovation Dr
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
5250 Tulane Rd
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
5465 Mason Rd
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 Appling Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bon Lin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3862 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Elmore Park Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6330 Althorne Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3572 Emerald
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2718 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Bellevue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
575 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4488
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Colonial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Craigmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3455 Covington Pike
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2020.
Lowrance Elementary Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7740 Lowrance Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2330
Gr: PK-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Memphis Business Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 357-2708
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3690 Thomas St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Northaven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5157 N Circle Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Power Center Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5449 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2525.
Highland Oaks Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Meadowbriar Trl
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0340
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3920 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-9337
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Wooddale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3467 Castleman St
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Grandview Heights Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2342 Clifton Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2929.
Memphis School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Ridgeway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6333 Quince Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-1588
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Gr: K-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Cummings Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1037 Cummings St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7810
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Kate Bond Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2737 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Veritas College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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Memphis, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Airways Middle School (Closed 2016)
2601 Ketchum Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Artesian Community School (Closed 2016)
111 South Highland #291
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Aster College Preparatory (Closed 2023)
1299 E. Mclemore Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 262-2008
Gr: 5
Aurora Collegiate Academy (Closed 2021)
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Gr: K-5
Balmoral Elementary School (Closed 2008)
5905 Grosvenor
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Academy (Closed 2016)
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Gr: 9-12
Bluff City High School (Closed 2021)
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Brookmeade Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Gr: PK-5
Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School (Closed 2023)
951 Chelsea
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) -23-6-01
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Carnes Elementary School (Closed 2018)
943 J. W. Williams La
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 416-3206
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Carver College And Career Academy (Closed 2023)
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Carver High School (Closed 2023)
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Charjean Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2140 Charjean Rd
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5016
Gr: PK-5
City University Boys Preparatory (Closed 2020)
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Coleman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3210 Raleighmillington Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Corning Achievement Elementary School (Closed 2024)
1662 Dabbs Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Corning Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1662 Dabbs Av
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Gr: PK-6
Coro Lake Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1560 Drew Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Gr: PK-6
Corry Middle School (Closed 2015)
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Cypress Middle School (Closed 2015)
2109 Howell
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4524
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2020)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dubois Elementary School Of Entrepreneurship (Closed 2023)
8800 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Gr: K-8
Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy (Closed 2023)
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2023)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dubois High School Of Teacher Education (Closed 2015)
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Gr: 9-12
Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy (Closed 2020)
8146 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dubois Middle School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2020)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 6-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Dunn Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1500 Dunn Av
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Early Childhood Program Partnering Centers (Closed 2023)
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
East Career Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Gr: 7-12
Fairley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frayser 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2015)
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3700
Gr: 9 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frayser Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1602 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Gr: PK-6
Frayser High School (Closed 2023)
1530 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
778 Parkrose
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Gr: PK-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Memphis, TN include Maxine Smith Steam Academy, University Middle School and J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Memphis?
73 public middle schools are located in Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis?
Memphis public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Memphis are often viewed compared to one another?

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