Top Rankings
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 57 public charter schools serving 19,272 students in Shelby County School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Tennessee.
Public Charter Schools in Shelby County School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 8%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 13% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
222 Schools
117 Schools
# Students
105,697 Students
44,368 Students
# Teachers
6,725 Teachers
2,369 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
0.52
# American Indian Students
61 Students
52 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,091 Students
372 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
18,564 Students
10,359 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
23%
# Black Students
76,302 Students
28,961 Students
% Black Students
72%
65%
# White Students
6,218 Students
3,888 Students
% White Students
6%
9%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
16 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,425 Students
720 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,387
251
# Students in K Grade:
8,617
3,250
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,695
3,019
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,208
3,102
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,438
3,008
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,197
2,718
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,279
3,663
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,097
4,609
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,739
4,479
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,776
4,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,523
3,537
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,510
3,071
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,775
2,715
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,456
2,482
# 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 Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Power Center Elementary - Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8220 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 602-5530
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 602-5530
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-6700
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3572 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #66.
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8360 Macon Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 367-7814
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 367-7814
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2718 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Power Center High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5390 Mendenhall Square Mall
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-1331
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #99.
Journey East Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6870 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Arrow Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
645 Semmes St
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 207-1891
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 207-1891
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Memphis Business Hickory Hill Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 358-1651
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 358-1651
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Rank: #1212.
Power Center Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5449 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Grades: K-7
| 357 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Memphis Business Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Berclair Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 591-7267
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 591-7267
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Memphis Business High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 357-8680
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-1476
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-1476
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Southern Avenue Charter School Of Academic Excellence Creati
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2221 Democrat Rd
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 743-7335
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 743-7335
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3690 Thomas St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 866-9084
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Promise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1346 Bryan St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 324-4456
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 324-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #2323.
Freedom Preparatory Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5132 Jonetta St
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Grades: 6-12
| 828 students
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
665 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
City University School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Memphis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 620-6475
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 620-6475
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3260 James Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 387-5050
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 387-5050
Grades: K-7
| 286 students
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Veritas College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Vision Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Joubert Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 775-1018
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 775-1018
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Circles Of Success Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
867 South Parkway East
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Henry Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9391
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9391
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Howell Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 791-9792
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 791-9792
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Memphis Delta Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1237 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 251-1010
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 251-1010
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Memphis Of Health Sciences High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Chelsea Ave Extended
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 382-1441
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 382-1441
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4450 S Mendenhall Rd, Suite 1
Memphis, TN 38141
(901) 367-7814
Memphis, TN 38141
(901) 367-7814
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
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