Best Schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN
River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN has 27 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 25,554 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN
The top high schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston High School
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Projected Test Scores
Germantown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
2. White Station High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
3. Germantown High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1806 Students
4. Cordova High School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2110 Students
5. Ridgeway High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
6. Southwind High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students
Best Middle Schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN
The top middle schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Germantown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
2. White Station Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1099 Students
3. Germantown Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
4. Cordova Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
5. Ridgeway Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
Best Elementary Schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN
The top elementary schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
2. Richland Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 870 Students
3. Riverdale Elementary School
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Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1171 Students
4. White Station Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
5. Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
6. Oak Forest Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
7. Germantown Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
8. Cordova Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 818 Students
9. Lowrance Elementary/middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 948 Students
10. Dexter School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1513 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN has a total population of 39,034 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, 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 River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
51.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN
How many schools are in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN?
River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, Memphis, TN has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 25,554 students in total.
How do schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations