For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,272 students in 38133, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38133, TN are Appling Middle School, Bon Lin Middle School and Kate Bond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38133 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38133, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38133, TN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Appling Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bon Lin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3862 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Kate Bond Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2737 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0640
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Minority enrollment: 94%
38133, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shelby County Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2911 Brunswick Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-0914
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-0914
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38133, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38133, TN include Appling Middle School, Bon Lin Middle School and Kate Bond Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38133?
3 public middle schools are located in 38133.
What is the racial composition of students in 38133?
38133 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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