Best 38133 Tennessee Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,308 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 39% (majority Black).

Best 38133, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 Appling Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bon Lin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3862 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Kate Bond Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2737 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38133 Tennessee

38133, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2911 Brunswick Rd
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 39% (majority Black).

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