For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,531 students in 38116, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38116, TN are City University School Girls Preparatory, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38116, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 723 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
A. Maceo Walker Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 East Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-1030
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-1030
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
Havenview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1481 Hester Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3092
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3092
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
38116, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 6-9
| 128 students
3866 Patte Ann
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
3398 Graves Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Grades: K-7
| 239 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38116, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38116, TN include City University School Girls Preparatory, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee.
How many public middle schools are located in 38116?
5 public middle schools are located in 38116.
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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