Best Schools in Shelby County, TN
Shelby County, TN has a total of 362 schools including 95 high schools, 75 middle schools and 188 elementary schools. A total of 186,577 students attend Shelby County, TN schools. On average, schools in Shelby County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Shelby County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Shelby County, TN
Shelby County, TN has 95 high schools with 61,902 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 Shelby County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shelby County don't meet expectations.
1. Middle College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
2. Houston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Germantown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
3. Arlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2063 Students
4. East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
5. Center Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students
6. Collierville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collierville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2836 Students
7. White Station High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
8. Bartlett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartlett • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2851 Students
9. Brighton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
10. Munford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, TN
Shelby County, TN has 75 middle schools with 42,906 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 Shelby County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shelby County meet expectations.
1. Maxine Smith Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
2. Arlington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 992 Students
3. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Germantown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
4. Lakeland Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeland • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 1094 Students
5. West Collierville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collierville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1309 Students
6. Center Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
7. Bon Lin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartlett • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
8. Collierville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collierville • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
9. University Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
10. White Station Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1099 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, TN
Shelby County, TN has 188 elementary schools with 80,831 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 Shelby County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shelby County meet expectations.
1. Crosswind Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collierville • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 701 Students
2. Dogwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
3. Farmington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 628 Students
4. Arlington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 901 Students
5. Tara Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collierville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
6. Lakeland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeland • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1038 Students
7. Forest Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Germantown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
8. Donelson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 847 Students
9. Bailey Station Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collierville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 851 Students
10. Campus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Memphis-shelby County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby County, TN has a total population of 929,744 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby County, 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 Shelby County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
64.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
50.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby County, 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 Shelby County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Shelby County, TN
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual Test Scores: 47%
- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 17%
- Projected Test Scores: 20%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 15%
- Projected Test Scores: 16%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 17%
- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 19%
- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations