For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,286 students in 38122, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38122, TN are Memphis Rise Academy, Compass Community School Berclair Campus and Treadwell Middle School. 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 18% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38122, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 753 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Treadwell Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
920 N Highland St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Minority enrollment: 93%
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, Compass Community School Berclair Campus and Treadwell Middle School.
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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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