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Best Orange Mound Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,781 students in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN.

The top ranked public schools in Orange Mound are Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus, Dunbar Elementary School and Melrose High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN public schools have an score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2718 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700

Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Dunbar Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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2606 Select Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5000

Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Melrose High School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
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2870 Deadrick Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5974

Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN include Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus, Dunbar Elementary School and Melrose High School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis?

5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis?

the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).