Best Schools in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN has 34 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 14,879 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Downtown Memphis exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
The top high schools in Downtown Memphis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medical District High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
2. Hollis F. Price Middle College
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
3. Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
4. Mitchell High
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
5. Soulsville Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 651 Students
6. Manassas High
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 347 Students
7. B. T. Washington High
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 477 Students
8. Hamilton High
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
The top middle schools in Downtown Memphis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grandview Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
2. Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
SchoolGrade
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 347 Students
3. Bellevue Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
4. Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 211 Students
5. Chickasaw Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students
6. Memphis Scholars Raleigh-egypt
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Achievement School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students
7. Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Achievement School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 193 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
The top elementary schools in Downtown Memphis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Snowden Elementary/middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1373 Students
2. Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 536 Students
3. Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 126 Students
4. Downtown Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 718 Students
5. Circles Of Success Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 217 Students
6. A. B. Hill Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
7. Bruce Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
8. Ford Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
9. Vision Preparatory Charter School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
10. Memphis Delta Preparatory
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN has a total population of 48,383 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, 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 Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
113.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
28.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
84.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Memphis, Memphis, 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 Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN
How many schools are in Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN?
Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN has 34 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 14,879 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Memphis perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Downtown Memphis score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Downtown Memphis exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Memphis?
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: 26%
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- Projected: 12%
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