For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,972 students in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in New Pathways are Central High School, Bellevue Middle School and Bruce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Bellevue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4488
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4488
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
581 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4495
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4495
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
B. T. Washington High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN include Central High School, Bellevue Middle School and Bruce Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis?
the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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