Best Schools in 38116, TN
38116, TN has 30 public schools (10 high, 9 middle, 11 elementary) serving 17,196 students. On average they score 11% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in 38116 meet 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. Southaven High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1850 Students
2. City University School Of Independence
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
3. Whitehaven High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1587 Students
4. Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 339 Students
5. Northwest Prep Academy
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 175 Students
6. Hillcrest High School
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Achievement School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
7. Oakhaven High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
8. City University School Of Liberal Arts
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
9. Mitchell High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
10. The Excel Center
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 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. Southaven Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1456 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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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
5. City University School Girls Preparatory
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 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
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 548 Students
2. Westhaven Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
3. Winchester Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
4. Whitehaven Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
5. Gardenview Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
6. Alcy Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
7. Holmes Road Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
8. Hamilton School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 652 Students
9. Robert R. Church Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 645 Students
10. Oakhaven Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 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 30 public schools: 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 17,196 students in total.
How do schools in 38116 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 38116 score 11% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in 38116 meet 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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- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 9%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 16%
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- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 9%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations