Best Schools in Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN
Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN has 47 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 26 elementary) serving 21,299 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Midtown-Memphis exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN
The top high schools in Midtown-Memphis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crosstown High School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
2. Compass Community School Midtown Campus
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
3. Douglass High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 657 Students
4. Central High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
5. Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
6. Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 593 Students
7. Trezevant High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 552 Students
8. Manassas High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 347 Students
9. Melrose High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students
10. Hamilton High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
Best Middle Schools in Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN
The top middle schools in Midtown-Memphis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maxine Smith Steam Academy
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
2. Grandview Heights Middle School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
3. Sherwood Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
4. Bellevue Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
5. Treadwell Middle School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
6. Veritas College Preparatory
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
7. Believe Memphis Academy Charter School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 317 Students
8. Kipp Memphis Academy Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 228 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN
The top elementary schools in Midtown-Memphis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Idlewild Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 579 Students
2. Springdale Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
3. Perea Elementary School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
4. Snowden Elementary/middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1373 Students
5. William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
6. Peabody Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
7. Promise Academy
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
8. Rozelle Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
9. A. B. Hill Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
10. Bruce Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN has a total population of 52,212 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Midtown-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 Midtown-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
108.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
24.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
84.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, 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 Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN
How many schools are in Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN?
Midtown-Memphis, Memphis, TN has 47 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 21,299 students in total.
How do schools in Midtown-Memphis perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in Midtown-Memphis score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Midtown-Memphis exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Midtown-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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