Best Schools in Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN has a total of 483 schools including 141 high schools, 95 middle schools and 239 elementary schools. A total of 245,916 students attend Memphis, TN schools. On average, schools in Memphis score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Memphis don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN has 141 high schools with 83,754 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Memphis score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Memphis don't meet expectations.
1. Lewisburg High School
SchoolGrade
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1275 Students
2. Middle College High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
3. Hernando High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1419 Students
4. Houston High School
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Germantown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
5. Arlington High
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Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2063 Students
6. East High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
7. Center Hill High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students
8. Collierville High School
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Collierville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2836 Students
9. White Station High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
10. Desoto Central High School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1995 Students
Best Middle Schools in Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN has 95 middle schools with 55,093 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Memphis score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Memphis meet expectations.
1. Lewisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
2. Hernando Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1150 Students
3. Maxine Smith Steam Academy
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
4. Arlington Middle
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Arlington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 992 Students
5. Houston Middle School
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Germantown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
6. Desoto Central Middle School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1468 Students
7. Lakeland Preparatory School
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Lakeland • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 1094 Students
8. West Collierville Middle School
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Collierville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1309 Students
9. Oxford Intermediate School
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Oxford School District • Public • Grades 6 • 336 Students
10. Center Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN has 239 elementary schools with 106,060 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Memphis score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Memphis meet expectations.
1. Crosswind Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Collierville • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 701 Students
2. Dogwood Elementary School
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Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
3. Farmington Elementary School
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Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
4. Arlington Elementary
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Arlington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 901 Students
5. Tara Oaks Elementary School
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Collierville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
6. Lakeland Elementary School
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Lakeland • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1038 Students
7. Forest Hill Elementary School
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Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
8. Donelson Elementary
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Arlington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 847 Students
9. Bailey Station Elementary School
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Collierville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 851 Students
10. Lewisburg Elementary School
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Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 542 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Memphis, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Memphis, TN has a total population of 1,345,425 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Memphis, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Memphis, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Memphis, TN Internet Health Assessment.
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