Schools in Memphis, Tennessee (2025)
207 schools · 99,661 students · 144 public, 63 charter · median Enrollment 439.
Memphis, in Tennessee, has 207 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 99,661 students. By level there are 116 elementary, 44 high, 33 middle, 14 other; by sector 144 public, 63 charter.
The median Enrollment across Memphis's schools is 439, below the Tennessee median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
155 of the 207 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Maxine Smith STEAM Academy (93.7, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by Richland Elementary (83.3, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle (66.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are White Station High (2,046 students), Southwind High (1,675 students), Whitehaven High (1,509 students).
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Top 60 schools in Memphis
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee. The remaining 95 ranked schools are listed below the table.
- 194Maxine Smith STEAM AcademyMemphis · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 283Richland ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 907 students
- 367J. P. Freeman Elementary/MiddleMemphis · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 432 students
- 465White Station MiddleMemphis · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 1,127 students
- 564Idlewild ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 593 students
- 661Middle College HighMemphis · Public High52% Math proficiency · 304 students
- 760White Station ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 786 students
- 859Delano ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 955Grahamwood ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 850 students
- 1053Springdale ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 231 students
- 1145Memphis Rise AcademyMemphis · Charter High55% Math proficiency · 753 students
- 1240White Station HighMemphis · Public High26% Math proficiency · 2,046 students
- 1339Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle SchoolMemphis · Charter Middle49.5% Math proficiency · 75 students
- 1438Hollis F. Price Middle CollegeMemphis · Public High30% Math proficiency · 96 students
- 1535Balmoral/Ridgeway ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 275 students
- 1634Peabody ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 310 students
- 1733Southwind ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 641 students
- 1833Levi ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 1931Downtown ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 784 students
- 2028Berclair ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 638 students
- 2128Kingsbury ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 506 students
- 2227Sea Isle ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 2327A. B. Hill ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 2426Hickory Ridge ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 2525Westhaven ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 740 students
- 2624East HighMemphis · Public High12% Math proficiency · 583 students
- 2724Memphis School of Excellence ElementaryMemphis · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 2824Robert R. Church ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 596 students
- 2923Snowden Elementary/MiddleMemphis · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 1,384 students
- 3023Bethel Grove ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 290 students
- 3123Circles Of Success Learning AcademyMemphis · Charter Elementary37% Math proficiency · 195 students
- 3223Oak Forest ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 432 students
- 3322Highland Oaks ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 821 students
- 3421Lucie E. Campbell ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 600 students
- 3521Newberry ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 3620Bellevue MiddleMemphis · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 625 students
- 3720Jackson ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 3820Westside ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 269 students
- 3920Belle Forest Community SchoolMemphis · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 1,027 students
- 4019Arrow Academy of ExcellenceMemphis · Charter Elementary30% Math proficiency · 76 students
- 4118Believe Memphis Academy Charter SchoolMemphis · Charter Elementary37% Math proficiency · 467 students
- 4217Power Center Academy MiddleMemphis · Charter Middle31% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 4317Willow Oaks ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 620 students
- 4417Colonial MiddleMemphis · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 1,034 students
- 4517Cromwell ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 517 students
- 4617Freedom Preparatory Academy FlagshipMemphis · Charter High27% Math proficiency · 692 students
- 4717Central HighMemphis · Public High8% Math proficiency · 1,331 students
- 4816Holmes Road ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 708 students
- 4916Memphis Business Academy Elementary SchoolMemphis · Charter Elementary32% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 5016Rozelle ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 222 students
- 5116Vollentine ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 319 students
- 5216Memphis STEM AcademyMemphis · Charter Elementary34.5% Math proficiency · 276 students
- 5314Gardenview ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 256 students
- 5414Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MSMemphis · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 99 students
- 5514Promise AcademyMemphis · Charter Elementary32% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 5614Evans ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 5713Lowrance Elementary/MiddleMemphis · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 787 students
- 5813Dunbar ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 206 students
- 5913Winridge ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 469 students
- 6013Brownsville Road ElementaryMemphis · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 550 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Memphis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 93.7 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 2 | Richland Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 83.3 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 907 |
| 3 | J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle Memphis · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 66.5 Top 50% | 70% Math proficiency | 432 |
| 4 | White Station Middle Memphis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.2 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 1,127 |
| 5 | Idlewild Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 63.7 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 593 |
| 6 | Middle College High Memphis · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 304 |
| 7 | White Station Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.5 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 786 |
| 8 | Delano Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.6 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 9 | Grahamwood Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 850 |
| 10 | Springdale Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.9 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 231 |
| 11 | Memphis Rise Academy Memphis · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 44.6 Lower 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 12 | White Station High Memphis · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.1 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 2,046 |
| 13 | Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School Memphis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 39.1 Lower 50% | 49.5% Math proficiency | 75 |
| 14 | Hollis F. Price Middle College Memphis · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 96 |
| 15 | Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 275 |
| 16 | Peabody Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 310 |
| 17 | Southwind Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 18 | Levi Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.5 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 19 | Downtown Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.1 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 784 |
| 20 | Berclair Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 638 |
| 21 | Kingsbury Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 506 |
| 22 | Sea Isle Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 23 | A. B. Hill Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 24 | Hickory Ridge Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.1 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 25 | Westhaven Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 740 |
| 26 | East High Memphis · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 583 |
| 27 | Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 23.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 28 | Robert R. Church Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.6 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 596 |
| 29 | Snowden Elementary/Middle Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,384 |
| 30 | Bethel Grove Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 31 | Circles Of Success Learning Academy Memphis · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 22.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 195 |
| 32 | Oak Forest Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 432 |
| 33 | Highland Oaks Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 821 |
| 34 | Lucie E. Campbell Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.1 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 35 | Newberry Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.1 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 36 | Bellevue Middle Memphis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 625 |
| 37 | Jackson Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 38 | Westside Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 269 |
| 39 | Belle Forest Community School Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,027 |
| 40 | Arrow Academy of Excellence Memphis · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 19.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 76 |
| 41 | Believe Memphis Academy Charter School Memphis · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 18.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 467 |
| 42 | Power Center Academy Middle Memphis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 17.4 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 43 | Willow Oaks Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.3 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 620 |
| 44 | Colonial Middle Memphis · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.9 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 1,034 |
| 45 | Cromwell Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 517 |
| 46 | Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship Memphis · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 16.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 692 |
| 47 | Central High Memphis · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.5 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 1,331 |
| 48 | Holmes Road Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 708 |
| 49 | Memphis Business Academy Elementary School Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 15.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 50 | Rozelle Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 222 |
| 51 | Vollentine Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 319 |
| 52 | Memphis STEM Academy Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 15.5 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 276 |
| 53 | Gardenview Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 256 |
| 54 | Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS Memphis · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 99 |
| 55 | Promise Academy Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 14.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 56 | Evans Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 57 | Lowrance Elementary/Middle Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.3 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 787 |
| 58 | Dunbar Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 206 |
| 59 | Winridge Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 469 |
| 60 | Brownsville Road Elementary Memphis · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 550 |
More ranked schools in Memphis
Ranked 61 to 155 by Success Index (US).
- 61.Memphis School of Excellence12.2
- 62.Sherwood Elementary11.9
- 63.Whitehaven Elementary11.4
- 64.City University School Of Liberal Arts11.2
- 65.Douglass Elementary/Middle11.1
- 66.Whitehaven High11.0
- 67.Southern Avenue Charter School Of Academic Excellence Creati10.8
- 68.William Herbert Brewster Elementary School10.8
- 69.Crump Elementary10.1
- 70.Bruce Elementary9.7
- 71.Soulsville Charter School9.4
- 72.Treadwell Middle School9.4
- 73.A. Maceo Walker Middle9.3
- 74.Double Tree Elementary9.3
- 75.Keystone Elementary9.3
- 76.Wells Station Elementary9.2
- 77.Oakshire Elementary9.1
- 78.Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee9.0
- 79.South Park Elementary8.7
- 80.Journey East Academy8.5
- 81.Ford Road Elementary8.1
- 82.Kate Bond Middle School8.1
- 83.B. T. Washington High7.8
- 84.City University School Girls Preparatory7.8
- 85.Egypt Elementary7.7
- 86.Memphis College Preparatory7.6
- 87.Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School7.6
- 88.Scenic Hills Elementary7.6
- 89.Star Academy7.6
- 90.Overton High7.4
- 91.Memphis Business Academy High School6.9
- 92.Sheffield Elementary6.9
- 93.Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch6.5
- 94.Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High6.5
- 95.Shelby Oaks Elementary6.5
- 96.Ridgeway Middle6.4
- 97.Hillcrest High School6.2
- 98.Sheffield High6.2
- 99.Fox Meadows Elementary6.0
- 100.Memphis Delta Preparatory5.9
- 101.Power Center Academy High School5.9
- 102.Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows Elementary5.9
- 103.Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast5.7
- 104.Kingsbury High5.5
- 105.Memphis Business Academy Middle5.5
- 106.Veritas College Preparatory5.5
- 107.Vision Preparatory Charter School5.5
- 108.Getwell Elementary5.4
- 109.Northaven Elementary5.4
- 110.Highland Oaks Middle5.1
- 111.Winchester Elementary5.1
- 112.Havenview Middle4.9
- 113.Raleigh-Egypt High4.9
- 114.Riverview Elementary/Middle4.9
- 115.Cherokee Elementary4.8
- 116.Hamilton High4.8
- 117.KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School4.8
- 118.Ross Elementary4.5
- 119.Kingsbury Middle4.4
- 120.Sharpe Elementary4.3
- 121.Craigmont Middle4.2
- 122.Ridgeway High3.9
- 123.Craigmont High3.8
- 124.Hickory Ridge Middle3.8
- 125.Kirby High3.8
- 126.Melrose High3.8
- 127.Oakhaven Middle3.8
- 128.Westwood High3.8
- 129.Hawkins Mill Elementary3.7
- 130.KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary3.4
- 131.Power Center Academy Elementary School3.2
- 132.Treadwell Elementary3.1
- 133.Douglass High3.0
- 134.Southwind High3.0
- 135.Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School2.9
- 136.Mitchell High2.9
- 137.Oakhaven Elementary2.9
- 138.Sherwood Middle2.7
- 139.Cummings Elementary/Middle2.3
- 140.Grandview Heights Middle School2.3
- 141.Chickasaw Middle2.2
- 142.KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle2.2
- 143.Oakhaven High2.0
- 144.Invictus Academy at Airways1.7
- 145.Wooddale Middle School1.7
- 146.Kirby Middle School1.5
- 147.American Way Middle1.2
- 148.Georgian Hills Middle1.1
- 149.Manassas High1.1
- 150.Trezevant High1.1
- 151.Wooddale High1.1
- 152.Crosstown High School0.9
- 153.Geeter School0.6
- 154.The Excel Center0.5
- 155.Larose Elementary0.4
Other schools in Memphis
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
- Alcy Elementaryelementary
- Aurora Collegiate Academyelementary
- Beacon College Preparatoryelementary
- Bluebird Learning Centerother
- Bluff City High Schoolhigh
- Caldwell-Guthrieelementary
- Campus Kids Cornerother
- Campus Schoolelementary
- Carver College and Career Academyother
- City University School of Independencehigh
- Compass Community School Berclair Campuselementary
- Compass Community School Binghampton Campuselementary
- Compass Community School Frayser Campuselementary
- Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campuselementary
- Compass Community School Midtown Campushigh
- Compass Community School Orange Mound Campuselementary
- Cornerstone Prep - Lesterelementary
- Cornerstone Prep Denver Campuselementary
- Cornerstone Prep Schoolelementary
- Early Childhood Educationother
- Early Childhood Programsother
- Ernestine Rivers Child Care Centerother
- Exceptional Children Special Placementsother
- Fairley High Schoolhigh
- Frayser-Corning Elementaryelementary
- Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkroseelementary
- Georgian Hills Elementaryelementary
- Hamilton Schoolelementary
- Hanley K-8elementary
- Hooks Dimmick Child Care Centerother
- Horn Lake Road Learning Centerother
- Journey Coleman K-8elementary
- Kids School Early Childhood Development Centerother
- Leadership Preparatory Charter Schoolelementary
- Lester Prepmiddle
- Libertaselementary
- Medical District High Schoolhigh
- Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary Schoolelementary
- Memphis Learning Academyother
- Memphis Merit Academyelementary
- Nat Burning Orange Mound Day Nursery Learning Inc.other
- Parkway Village Elementaryelementary
- Perea Elementary Schoolelementary
- Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeastelementary
- Primary Prepatoryother
- Promise Academy Spring Hillelementary
- Raleigh Egypt Middle Schoolmiddle
- Ridgeway Early Learning Centerother
- University High Schoolhigh
- University Middle Schoolmiddle
- Westside Middlemiddle
- Whitney Elementaryelementary
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Memphis?
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy is the highest-ranked school in Memphis with a Success Index (US) of 93.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Memphis?
Memphis has 207 schools (33 middle, 116 elementary, 44 high, 14 other) educating 99,661 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Memphis?
The median Enrollment across schools in Memphis is 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.