Sherwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Memphis, Tennessee 38111 · Memphis-Shelby County Schools
#769 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#48918 of 50,301 nationally
About Sherwood Elementary
Sherwood Elementary is a public elementary located in Memphis, in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 531 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 769th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (18th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 531.
There are 207 schools in Memphis; Sherwood Elementary ranks 62nd of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)21%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sherwood Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sherwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sherwood Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
743 students · 667 m away
Sharpe Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students · 1.8 km away
Campus School
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 1.9 km away
South Park Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 2.0 km away
Cherokee Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 2.0 km away
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
462 students · 2.3 km away
University Middle School
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students · 2.4 km away
University High School
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
280 students · 2.4 km away
Arrow Academy of Excellence
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
76 students · 2.5 km away
Melrose High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Fairmont Elementary
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Carter Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Pigeon Forge Primary
Sevierville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
532 students
Lipscomb Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students
Ritta Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Madisonville Primary
Madisonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
529 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherwood Elementary a good school?
Sherwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 11.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #769 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sherwood Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Sherwood Elementary ranks #769 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #48918 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sherwood Elementary?
Sherwood Elementary had 531 students in 2025.
Is Sherwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Sherwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sherwood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sherwood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.