Best Schools in Memphis, FL
Memphis, FL has 10 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,065 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Memphis don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Memphis, FL
The top high schools in Memphis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2100 Students
Best Middle Schools in Memphis, FL
The top middle schools in Memphis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
2. Lincoln Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Memphis, FL
The top elementary schools in Memphis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
2. Palmetto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
3. Palm View K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 653 Students
4. Blackburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Memphis, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Memphis, FL has a total population of 9,492 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Memphis, FL
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 Memphis, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Memphis, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Memphis, FL.
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 Memphis, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Memphis, FL
How many schools are in Memphis, FL?
Memphis, FL has 10 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,065 students in total.
How do schools in Memphis perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Memphis score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Memphis don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 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: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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