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University Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 957 students in University Schools.
Public Schools in University Schools have a diversity score of 0.62, which is equal to the Tennessee public school average of 0.62.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
957 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
37%
20%
% White
50%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best University Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
535 Zach H Curlin St
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
330 Fogelman Dr
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-4200
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
330 Fogelman Dr
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-4200
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Schools?
University Schools manages 3 public schools serving 957 students.
What is the racial composition of students in University Schools?
50% of University Schools students are White, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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