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

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1275 Students

2. Middle College High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students

3. Hernando High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1419 Students

4. Houston High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Germantown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students

5. Arlington High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2063 Students

6. East High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students

7. Center Hill High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students

8. Collierville High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Collierville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2836 Students

9. White Station High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students

10. Desoto Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students

2. Hernando Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1150 Students

3. Maxine Smith Steam Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students

4. Arlington Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 992 Students

5. Houston Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Germantown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students

6. Desoto Central Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1468 Students

7. Lakeland Preparatory School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeland • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 1094 Students

8. West Collierville Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Collierville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1309 Students

9. Oxford Intermediate School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oxford School District • Public • Grades 6 • 336 Students

10. Center Hill Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Collierville • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 701 Students

2. Dogwood Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students

3. Farmington Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students

4. Arlington Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 901 Students

5. Tara Oaks Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Collierville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students

6. Lakeland Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lakeland • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1038 Students

7. Forest Hill Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students

8. Donelson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 847 Students

9. Bailey Station Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Collierville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 851 Students

10. Lewisburg Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

245,916

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

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

F

49.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

10.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,433 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Memphis, TN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Memphis, TN

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Germantown, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bartlett, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cordova, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Woodstock, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
West Memphis, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gammon, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lakeland, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Collierville, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Marion, AR

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Arlington, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations