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Shelby County 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 2024 school year, there are 222 public schools serving 105,697 students in Shelby County 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 Shelby County School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
222 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
105,697 Students
995,698 Students
# Teachers
6,725 Teachers
64,938 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Shelby County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Graduation Rate
78%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.59
# American Indian Students
61 Students
1,539 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,091 Students
20,089 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18,564 Students
130,619 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
13%
# Black Students
76,302 Students
205,725 Students
% Black Students
72%
21%
# White Students
6,218 Students
594,766 Students
% White Students
6%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
1,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,425 Students
41,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,387
29,479
# Students in K Grade:
8,617
76,204
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,695
72,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,208
73,837
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,438
73,991
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,197
73,940
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,279
73,430
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,097
73,265
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,739
74,183
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,776
77,382
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,523
81,216
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,510
75,717
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,775
72,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,456
68,664
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,113 is higher than the state median of $12,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,083 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,386 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,383 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,113
$12,157
Spending / Student
$13,083
$11,647
Best Shelby County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Campus School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #33.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #55.
University Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #66.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #77.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,851 students
Rank: #88.
J. P. Freeman Elementary/middle
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Grades: K-8
| 599 students
Rank: #99.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Grades: PK-5
| 920 students
Rank: #1111.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #1212.
Middle College High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #1313.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 912 students
Rank: #1414.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1515.
E.e. Jeter Elementary/middle
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 843-8170
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 843-8170
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #1616.
Hollis F. Price Middle College
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1717.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2330
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1818.
Macon-hall Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 759-4530
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 759-4530
Grades: PK-5
| 1,115 students
Rank: #1919.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Grosvenor Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Germantown Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Cd Smith Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2338
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2338
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #2424.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #2525.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #2626.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Memphis Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3772 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-5783
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-5783
Grades: 4-12
| 985 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
A. B. Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 East Olive Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7844
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7844
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #3131.
Kate Bond Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #3232.
Snowden Elementary/middle
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Grades: PK-8
| 1,288 students
Rank: #3333.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 759 students
Rank: #3434.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,300 students
Rank: #3535.
Winridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District manages 222 public schools serving 105,697 students.
What is the rank of Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District is ranked #141 out of 146 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Shelby County School District?
72% of Shelby County School District students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Shelby County School District?
Shelby County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Shelby County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,083 is higher than the state median of $11,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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