For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,437 students in 38118, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38118, TN are Shrine School, Memphis School Of Excellence and Wooddale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38118 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38118, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38118, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4921 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 425-2932
Grades: 6-12
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Wooddale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3467 Castleman St
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Memphis Virtual School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-0115
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-0115
Grades: 4-12
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
American Way Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3805 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-1250
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #66.
Invictus Academy At Airways
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Ketchum
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-4400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-4400
Grades: 8-12
| 183 students
38118, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Ketchum Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
3001 S Goodlett St
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2510
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2510
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
3237 Knight Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2514
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2514
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38118, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38118, TN include Shrine School, Memphis School Of Excellence and Wooddale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38118?
6 public middle schools are located in 38118.
What is the racial composition of students in 38118?
38118 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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