For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,205 students in 38111, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38111, TN are 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38111, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38111, TN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3480 Rhodes Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4870
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4870
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Minority enrollment: 99%
38111, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Career Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Gr: 7-12
Leadership Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Gr: K-5
703 South Greer
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4091
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4091
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students
3311 Kimball Av
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-7335
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-7335
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38111, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38111, TN include Leadership Preparatory Charter School and Sherwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38111?
2 public middle schools are located in 38111.
What is the racial composition of students in 38111?
38111 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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