Best Schools in 38117, TN
38117, TN has 27 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 18,244 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 38117 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 38117, TN
The top high schools in 38117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Station High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
2. Kingsbury High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1295 Students
3. Overton High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1422 Students
4. Sheffield High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
5. Wooddale High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
Best Middle Schools in 38117, TN
The top middle schools in 38117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Station Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1099 Students
2. Colonial Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1000 Students
3. American Way Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students
4. Treadwell Middle School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
5. Wooddale Middle School
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Achievement School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 38117, TN
The top elementary schools in 38117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 870 Students
2. White Station Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
3. Sea Isle Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
4. Parkway Village Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 828 Students
5. Willow Oaks Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
6. Berclair Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 646 Students
7. Fox Meadows Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
8. Sherwood Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
9. Christ Methodist Day School
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Christ Methodist Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 532 Students
10. St Dominic School
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St Dominic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 38117, TN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
38117, TN has a total population of 26,835 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 38117, 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 38117, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
76.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
68.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 38117, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 38117, TN.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 38117, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 38117, TN
How many schools are in 38117, TN?
38117, TN has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 18,244 students in total.
How do schools in 38117 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 38117 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 38117 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 38117?
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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