Top Rankings
Germantown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,028 students in Germantown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Germantown School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 37% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Germantown School District are Farmington Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Germantown School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
6,028 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
412 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Germantown School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 147 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.61
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
437 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
362 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
577 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
10%
21%
# White Students
4,354 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
72%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
281 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
410
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
440
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
445
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
433
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
464
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
434
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
444
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
458
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
412
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
480
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
451
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
496
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
542
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,704 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,974 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,704
$11,950
Spending / Student
$11,974
$11,450
Best Germantown School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2085 Cordes Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8945 Dogwood Rd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2310
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2310
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3366 Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-7900
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 Wolf River Blvd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2366
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2366
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #55.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7391 Neshoba Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #66.
Houston High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9755 Wolf River Blvd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2370
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2370
Grades: 9-12
| 1,932 students
Rank: #77.
Germantown Online Academy Of Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3350 S. Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Germantown School District?
Germantown School District manages 7 public schools serving 6,028 students.
What is the rank of Germantown School District?
Germantown School District is ranked #3 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Germantown School District?
72% of Germantown School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Germantown School District?
Germantown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Germantown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,974 is higher than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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