For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 400 students in Memphis, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Memphis, TX are Memphis Middle School, Austin Elementary School and Memphis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Memphis, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Memphis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Memphis, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 N 16th St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5920
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5920
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 S 9th St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5930
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5930
Gr: 1-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Memphis High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 High St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5910
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5910
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
710 N 12th St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5940
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5940
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Memphis, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Memphis, TX include Memphis Middle School, Austin Elementary School and Memphis High School.
How many public schools are located in Memphis?
4 public schools are located in Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis?
Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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