For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,148 students in 38122, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38122, TN are Memphis Rise Academy, Treadwell Middle School and Compass Community School Berclair Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38122 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38122, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38122, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Grades: 6-12
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Treadwell Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 N Highland St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Grades: K-8
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Kingsbury Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1276 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6040
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
38122, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
968 North Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
968 N. Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-2132
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
920 North Highland
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 786 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38122, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38122, TN include Memphis Rise Academy, Treadwell Middle School and Compass Community School Berclair Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 38122?
4 public middle schools are located in 38122.
What is the racial composition of students in 38122?
38122 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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