For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,555 students in 38053, TN (there are , serving 1,002 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 38053, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38053, TN are E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School, Millington Primary School and Millington Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38053 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38053, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38053, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Millington Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6445 William Osteen Dr
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Gr: PK-3 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Millington Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4964 Cuba-millington Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Gr: 4-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Millington Central Middle High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8050 West St
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8100
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Woodstock Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5885 Woodstock Cuba Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-4180
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-4180
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lucy Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6269 Amherst Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2610
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
38053, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4943 West Union Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
6467 Navy Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8140
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8140
Gr: K-5 | 454 students
4964 Cuba Millington Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
4885 Bill Knight Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8146
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8146
Gr: K-5 | 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38053, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38053, TN include E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School, Millington Primary School and Millington Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 38053?
6 public schools are located in 38053.
What percentage of students in 38053 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 38053 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38053?
38053 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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