Best Schools in 38116, TN
38116, TN has 23 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,457 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in 38116 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38116, TN
The top high schools in 38116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitehaven High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1587 Students
2. Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 339 Students
3. City University School Of Independence
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
4. Oakhaven High
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
5. Mitchell High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
6. City University School Of Liberal Arts
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
7. Hillcrest High School
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Achievement School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
8. Fairley High School
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Achievement School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38116, TN
The top middle schools in 38116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. City University School Girls Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students
2. A. Maceo Walker Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
3. Oakhaven Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
4. Havenview Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38116, TN
The top elementary schools in 38116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 548 Students
2. Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
3. Oakhaven Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
4. Whitehaven Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
5. Oakshire Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
6. Westhaven Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
7. Holmes Road Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
8. Robert R. Church Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 645 Students
9. Gardenview Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
10. Ford Road Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38116, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38116, TN has a total population of 39,083 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38116, 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 38116, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
121.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
26.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
95.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38116, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38116, 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 38116, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38116, TN
How many schools are in 38116, TN?
38116, TN has 23 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,457 students in total.
How do schools in 38116 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 38116 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in 38116 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38116?
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: 19%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations