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Best 38126 Tennessee Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 552 students in 38126, TN.

The top ranked public middle schools in 38126, TN are Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 38126 have an score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and score of 5% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38126, 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 38126, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
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995 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210

Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Rank: #22.

B. T. Washington High School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
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715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240

Gr: 6-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

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38126, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Georgia Ave Elementary School (Closed 2013)

690 Mississippi
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200

Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Lauderdale Elementary School (Closed 2008)

995 South Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 775-7854

Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Locke Elementary School (Closed 2006)

688 St Paul Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 579-3238

Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Moving Ahead School Of Scholars Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

229 South Danny Thomas Bl
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 528-2337

Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1

Vance Middle School (Closed 2015)

673 Vance Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3256

Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38126, TN?

The top ranked public middle schools in 38126, TN include Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School.

How many public middle schools are located in 38126?

2 public middle schools are located in 38126.

What is the racial composition of students in 38126?

38126 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).