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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,026 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 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
6,026 Students
1,006,144 Students
# Teachers
388 Teachers
65,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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
0.45
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,654 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
432 Students
20,234 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
340 Students
139,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
544 Students
207,918 Students
% Black Students
9%
21%
# White Students
4,409 Students
590,493 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
279 Students
45,075 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
127
32,893
# Students in K Grade:
420
74,813
# Students in 1st Grade:
443
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
433
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
469
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
421
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
437
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
455
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
408
73,723
# Students in 8th Grade:
445
74,523
# Students in 9th Grade:
457
80,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
506
78,092
# Students in 11th Grade:
535
72,012
# Students in 12th Grade:
470
69,697
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,708 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,978 is higher than the state median of $11,527. 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
$11,708
$12,030
Spending / Student
$11,978
$11,527
Best Germantown School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
Dogwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Houston Middle School
Magnet 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
| 897 students
Rank: #55.
Riverdale Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,171 students
Rank: #66.
Houston High School
Magnet 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
| 1,938 students
Rank: #77.
Germantown Online Academy Of Learning
Magnet School
(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
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Germantown School District?
Germantown School District manages 7 public schools serving 6,026 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?
73% of Germantown School District students are White, 9% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Germantown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,978 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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