For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,527 students in 38127, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38127, TN are Northaven Elementary School, Grandview Heights Middle School and Compass Community School Frayser Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38127 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38127, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38127, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northaven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5157 N Circle Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-2800
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Grandview Heights Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Clifton Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3690 Thomas St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Georgian Hills Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Denver St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3740
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3740
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 440-4011
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 440-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
38127, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1662 Dabbs Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
1662 Dabbs Av
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1602 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1530 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
2342 Clifton
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Pathways In Education - Tn (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3156 N. Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-3700
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 557 students
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3700
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3700
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38127, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38127, TN include Northaven Elementary School, Grandview Heights Middle School and Compass Community School Frayser Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 38127?
5 public middle schools are located in 38127.
What is the racial composition of students in 38127?
38127 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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