For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,626 students in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Frayser are Grandview Heights Middle School, Memphis Business Academy Middle School and Compass Community School Frayser Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 34% statewide average).
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 Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandview Heights Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Clifton Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis Business Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 357-2708
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 357-2708
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3690 Thomas St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Georgian Hills Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Denver St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3740
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3740
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 440-4011
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 440-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis, TN include Grandview Heights Middle School, Memphis Business Academy Middle School and Compass Community School Frayser Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Frayser, Memphis 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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