For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,340 students in 38112, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38112, TN are Snowden Elementary Middle School and Compass Community School Binghampton Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38112 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38112, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38112, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 1,384 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 551 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Prep
Charter School
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38112, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38112, TN include Snowden Elementary Middle School and Compass Community School Binghampton Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 38112?
4 public middle schools are located in 38112.
What is the racial composition of students in 38112?
38112 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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