For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,647 students in 38109, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38109, TN are J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School, Chickasaw Middle School and Riverview Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38109 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38109, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38109, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Grades: K-8
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Chickasaw Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4060 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8134
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8134
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 Majuba Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7340
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7340
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Geeter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Grades: PK-8
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
1591 Pennsylvania Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Grades: K-12
| 711 students
38109, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
1560 Drew Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
778 Parkrose
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
3966 Sewanee Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 628-6635
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 628-6635
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
5132 Jonetta St
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8163
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8163
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
4900 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8170
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
430 Ivan Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3146
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3146
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
260 Joubert
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 614-7360
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 614-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
322 King Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 789-8198
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 789-8198
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
778 Parkrose Av
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8020
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8020
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
3966 Sewanee Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8206
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8206
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38109, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38109, TN include J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School, Chickasaw Middle School and Riverview Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38109?
5 public middle schools are located in 38109.
What is the racial composition of students in 38109?
38109 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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