For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 580 students in the neighborhood of Appling Lake, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Appling Lake is Appling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Appling Lake, Memphis, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Appling Lake, Memphis, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Appling Lake, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Appling Lake, Memphis, TN include Appling Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Appling Lake, Memphis?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Appling Lake, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Appling Lake, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Appling Lake, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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