For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,135 students in Cordova, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cordova, TN are Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova, Dexter School and Cordova Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cordova, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Cordova have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cordova, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8360 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Gr: 6-12 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Dexter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7105 Dexter Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Gr: PK-8 | 1,509 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Cordova Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-2189
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Gr: 6-9 | 498 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cordova, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cordova, TN include Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova, Dexter School and Cordova Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cordova?
4 public middle schools are located in Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Cordova?
Cordova public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cordova are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cordova include: Mt. Pisgah Middle/high vs. Cordova Middle School, Cordova Middle School vs. Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
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