For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,141 students in 38122, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 558 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 38122, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38122, TN are Grahamwood Elementary School, Memphis Rise Academy and Berclair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38122 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38122, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 38122, TN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 861 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis Rise Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Berclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 N Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-8800
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Treadwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3538 Given Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6130
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 841 students
Rank: #66.
Treadwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 N Highland St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #77.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #88.
Kingsbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1270 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,295 students
Rank: #99.
Kingsbury Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1276 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6040
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kingsbury Career Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1328 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
38122, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aurora Collegiate Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
968 North Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
968 N. Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-2132
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
920 North Highland
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 786 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38122, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38122, TN include Grahamwood Elementary School, Memphis Rise Academy and Berclair Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38122?
10 public schools are located in 38122.
What percentage of students in 38122 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 38122 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38122?
38122 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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