Top Rankings
Bartlett School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,999 students in Bartlett School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Bartlett School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
8,999 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
547 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bartlett School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
27%
21%
% White
52%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,566 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,949 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$108 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,566
$11,979
Spending / Student
$11,949
$11,478
Best Bartlett School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bon Lin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3940 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Dawn Hill
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Appling Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #55.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3573 Oak Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #77.
Altruria Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6641 Deermont Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #88.
Bon Lin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3862 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #99.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5688 Woodlawn Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 2,863 students
Rank: #1010.
Elmore Park Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6330 Althorne Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bartlett School District?
Bartlett School District manages 10 public schools serving 8,999 students.
What is the rank of Bartlett School District?
Bartlett School District is ranked #20 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bartlett School District?
52% of Bartlett School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bartlett School District?
Bartlett School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Bartlett School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,949 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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