For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,834 students in 38118, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38118, TN are Shrine School, Memphis Merit Academy 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 9% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), 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 40% (majority Black).
Best 38118, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Memphis Merit Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4775 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Gr: K-8 | 424 students
Rank: #33.
Wooddale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3467 Castleman St
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 575 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
American Way Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3805 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-1250
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Invictus Academy At Airways
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Ketchum
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-4400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-4400
Gr: 8-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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 Merit Academy and Wooddale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38118?
7 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 40% (majority Black).
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