For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,375 students in 38111, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38111, TN are University Middle School, Leadership Preparatory Charter School and Sherwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38111 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38111, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38111, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3480 Rhodes Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4870
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4870
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
38111, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 South Highland #291
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East Career Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Leadership Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
703 South Greer
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4091
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4091
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
3311 Kimball Av
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-7335
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-7335
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38111, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38111, TN include University Middle School, Leadership Preparatory Charter School and Sherwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38111?
3 public middle schools are located in 38111.
What is the racial composition of students in 38111?
38111 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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