For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,871 students in 38125, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38125, TN are Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School, Highland Oaks Middle School and Lowrance 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 38125 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38125, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 38125, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Oaks Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Meadowbriar Trl
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0340
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0340
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Lowrance Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7740 Lowrance Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2330
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2330
Grades: PK-8
| 914 students
Rank: #44.
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8146 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 352-6226
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 352-6226
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
38125, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8800 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5270 Riverdale Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 756-5290
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 756-5290
Grades: K-1
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38125, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38125, TN include Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School, Highland Oaks Middle School and Lowrance Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38125?
4 public middle schools are located in 38125.
What is the racial composition of students in 38125?
38125 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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