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Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 225 public schools serving 111,219 students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
225 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
111,219 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
6,868 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.61
# American Indian Students
91 Students
1,743 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
903 Students
21,159 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20,991 Students
149,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
15%
# Black Students
79,969 Students
209,194 Students
% Black Students
72%
21%
# White Students
5,800 Students
580,750 Students
% White Students
5%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
44 Students
1,186 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,421 Students
46,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,874
33,223
# Students in K Grade:
8,830
74,731
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,809
76,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9,133
77,971
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,352
74,743
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,448
75,052
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,699
75,941
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,196
75,064
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,022
74,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,785
74,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,476
77,036
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,482
77,259
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,895
73,989
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,218
70,761
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,462 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,433 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,386 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,383 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,462
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,433
$11,478
Best Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Campus School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Grades: PK-5
| 911 students
Rank: #44.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 1,091 students
Rank: #55.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Grades: K-8
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #77.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
Rank: #88.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #99.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #1010.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,935 students
Rank: #1111.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1212.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 887 students
Rank: #1313.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1414.
University Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #1515.
Middle College High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #1616.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Grades: PK-5
| 1,018 students
Rank: #1717.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1818.
Medical District High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
737 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-9698
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-9698
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #1919.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #2020.
Macon-hall Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Grades: PK-5
| 1,166 students
Rank: #2121.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #2222.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #2323.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #2424.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #2525.
Hollis F. Price Middle College
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #2626.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2727.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #2828.
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Grosvenor Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #2929.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3890 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #3030.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 755 students
Rank: #3131.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Grades: PK-5
| 931 students
Rank: #3232.
Germanshire Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #3333.
Kate Bond Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #3434.
Germantown Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Cd Smith Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Fox Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2960 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District?
Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District manages 225 public schools serving 111,219 students.
What is the rank of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District?
Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District is ranked #135 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District?
72% of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District?
Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,433 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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