Best Schools in 38109, TN
38109, TN has 20 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,576 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in 38109 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38109, TN
The top high schools in 38109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 830 Students
2. Mitchell High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
3. Westwood High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
4. Hamilton High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
5. Fairley High School
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Achievement School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38109, TN
The top middle schools in 38109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. A. Maceo Walker Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
2. Chickasaw Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38109, TN
The top elementary schools in 38109, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 548 Students
2. Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
3. Westhaven Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
4. Holmes Road Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
5. A. B. Hill Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
6. Ford Road Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
7. Vision Preparatory Charter School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
8. Levi Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
9. Double Tree Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
10. Riverview Elementary/middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 429 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38109, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38109, TN has a total population of 42,418 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38109, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 38109, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
78.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
20.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
57.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38109, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38109, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 38109, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38109, TN
How many schools are in 38109, TN?
38109, TN has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,576 students in total.
How do schools in 38109 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 38109 score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in 38109 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38109?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 9%
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- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations