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Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District

160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (901) 321-2500
www.scsk12.org

Top Rankings

Memphis-Shelby County Schools 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 2024-25 school year, there are 168 public elementary schools serving 82,756 students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Tennessee.
Public Elementary Schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
222 Schools
1,482 Schools
# Students
109,797 Students
713,886 Students
# Teachers
6,875 Teachers
47,883 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (TN)
#135 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.60
# American Indian Students
67 Students
1,124 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
921 Students
14,289 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
19,948 Students
99,333 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
79,324 Students
148,323 Students
% Black Students
72%
21%
# White Students
5,851 Students
416,052 Students
% White Students
6%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
769 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,652 Students
33,996 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
4,853
28,740
# Students in K Grade:
8,711
74,579
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,984
77,731
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,195
73,674
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,498
74,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,814
75,352
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,496
74,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
7,951
73,680
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,835
69,861
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,553
70,024
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,734
5,618
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,677
5,249
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,545
4,719
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,951
4,961
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,623 is higher than the state median of $12,030. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,594 is higher than the state median of $11,527. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$1,386 MM
$12,104 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,383 MM
$11,597 MM
This chart displays total spending of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,623
$12,030
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,594
$11,527
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Campus School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #55.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Grades: K-8
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #77.
Shrine School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Rank: #88.
White Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #99.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1010.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 861 students
Rank: #1111.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #1212.
University Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #1313.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Grades: PK-5
| 943 students
Rank: #1414.
Southwind Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #1515.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1616.
Macon-hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Grades: PK-5
| 1,141 students
Rank: #1717.
Germantown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1818.
Memphis Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #1919.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2020.
Sea Isle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #2121.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Grades: K-4
| 95 students
Rank: #2222.
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5905 Grosvenor Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #2323.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3890 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #2424.
Memphis Rise Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 766 students
Rank: #2525.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Grades: PK-5
| 884 students
Rank: #2626.
Germanshire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #2727.
Kate Bond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #2828.
Germantown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7925 Cd Smith Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Fox Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2960 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Rozelle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
993 Roland
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-4612
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #3232.
Wells Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Wells Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bethel Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2459 Arlington Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5012
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1082 Berclair
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #3535.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3572 Emerald
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9928
Grades: K-8
| 255 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 222 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 109,797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in TN)
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  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
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