For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,311 students in 38106, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38106, TN are Cummings Elementary Middle School, Veritas College Preparatory and Soulsville Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38106 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38106, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38106, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cummings Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1037 Cummings St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7810
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7810
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Veritas College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students
Rank: #33.
Soulsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Gr: 6-12 | 651 students
Rank: #44.
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Gr: K-8 | 467 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1478 Wilson St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Gr: PK-8 | 677 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38106, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38106, TN include Cummings Elementary Middle School, Veritas College Preparatory and Soulsville Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38106?
5 public middle schools are located in 38106.
What is the racial composition of students in 38106?
38106 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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