Best Schools in River Oaks, Memphis, TN
River Oaks, Memphis, TN has 28 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 26,507 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in River Oaks greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in River Oaks, Memphis, TN
The top high schools in River Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston High School
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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
7. Kirby High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students
8. Wooddale High
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
Best Middle Schools in River Oaks, Memphis, TN
The top middle schools in River Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Germantown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
2. White Station Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1099 Students
3. Colonial Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1000 Students
4. Germantown Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students
5. Cordova Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
6. Ridgeway Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
7. Hickory Ridge Middle
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
Best Elementary Schools in River Oaks, Memphis, TN
The top elementary schools in River Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Elementary School
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Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 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. Sea Isle Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
8. Germantown Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
9. Cordova Elementary
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 818 Students
10. Belle Forest Community School
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Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1002 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in River Oaks, Memphis, TN
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
River Oaks, Memphis, TN has a total population of 4,531 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in River Oaks, 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, Memphis, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in River Oaks, Memphis, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for River Oaks, Memphis, TN.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit River Oaks, Memphis, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in River Oaks, Memphis, TN
How many schools are in River Oaks, Memphis, TN?
River Oaks, Memphis, TN has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 26,507 students in total.
How do schools in River Oaks perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in River Oaks score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in River Oaks greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in River Oaks?
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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