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Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District

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

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 2025-26 school year, there are 172 public elementary schools serving 84,233 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 19% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
225 Schools
1,500 Schools
# Students
111,219 Students
719,413 Students
# Teachers
6,868 Teachers
48,388 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
Pre-K3,951198
Kind8,830500
18,809510
29,133523
38,352502
48,448504
58,699510
68,196504
78,022470
87,785468
91,22537
101,03236
1177533
1297633
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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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (TN)
#137 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School District
2023#137
2022#135
2021#140
2019#132
2018#129
2017#137
2016#129
2015#137
2014#123
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18%
34%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
202318%34%
202214%31%
20218%28%
201926%39%
201822%35%
201719%36%
20166%17%
201542%57%
201442%52%
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23%
37%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
202223%37%
202114%30%
201922%35%
201822%35%
201721%35%
201624%35%
201535%51%
201443%52%
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21%
40%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
202221%40%
202116%38%
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81%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
202381%90%
202280%90%
202178%88%
202078%89%
201979%90%
201879%89%
201780%89%
201679%88%
201575%87%
201475%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.61

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
20230.430.59
20220.430.58
20210.420.58
20200.410.56
20190.410.56
20180.410.55
20170.410.55
20160.380.54
20150.420.53
20140.510.52
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
20232%2%
20222%2%
20212%2%
20202%2%
20192%2%
20182%3%
20172%3%
20161%3%
20153%3%
20143%2%
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% Hispanic
19%
15%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
202318%14%
202217%13%
202116%12%
202014%11%
201914%11%
201813%10%
201713%10%
201612%9%
201512%8%
20149%8%
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% Black
72%
21%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
202372%21%
202273%21%
202173%22%
202075%22%
201975%22%
201874%22%
201774%22%
201678%22%
201568%22%
201467%23%
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% White
5%
57%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
20235%59%
20225%60%
20216%60%
20207%62%
20197%62%
20188%63%
20178%63%
20167%64%
201510%65%
201420%66%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
20233%4%
20223%4%
20213%4%
20202%3%
20192%3%
20183%2%
20173%2%
20162%2%
20153%2%
20141%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,462 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,433 is higher than the state median of $11,478. 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

Total Revenues Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
2023$1,386 MM$39 MM
2022$1,347 MM$36 MM
2021$1,386 MM$39 MM
2020$1,347 MM$36 MM
2019$1,307 MM$35 MM
2018$1,374 MM$35 MM
2017$1,273 MM$34 MM
2016$1,219 MM$33 MM
2015$1,470 MM$30 MM
2014$1,470 MM$32 MM
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Spending
$1,383 MM
$11,597 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
2023$1,383 MM$38 MM
2022$1,395 MM$36 MM
2021$1,383 MM$38 MM
2020$1,395 MM$36 MM
2019$1,425 MM$35 MM
2018$1,362 MM$34 MM
2017$1,307 MM$33 MM
2016$1,253 MM$32 MM
2015$1,500 MM$29 MM
2014$1,500 MM$33 MM
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Revenue / Student
$12,462
$11,979

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
2023$12,623$12,207
2022$11,901$10,799
2021$12,511$12,446
2020$11,901$10,799
2019$11,658$10,461
2018$12,597$10,253
2017$201,424$9,828
2016$271,600$9,274
2015$542,776$8,707
2014$9,814$8,998
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Spending / Student
$12,433
$11,478

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearMemphis-Shelby County Schools School DistrictTennessee
2023$12,594$11,923
2022$12,324$10,735
2021$12,482$12,157
2020$12,324$10,735
2019$12,705$10,381
2018$12,489$10,022
2017$206,871$9,561
2016$279,175$9,213
2015$553,735$8,563
2014$10,012$9,415
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Best Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campus School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
University Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Gr: PK-5 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5905 Grosvenor Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1717.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Macon-hall Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Gr: PK-5 | 1,166 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Germanshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Winridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1082 Berclair
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Wells Station Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Wells Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2172
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Fox Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2960 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Journey East Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6870 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3572 Emerald
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Keystone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Old Allen Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Southern Avenue Charter School Of Academic Excellence Creati
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2221 Democrat Rd
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 743-7335
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 225 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 111,219 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in TN)
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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