For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,458 students in 38116, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38116, TN are City University School Girls Preparatory, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and A. Maceo Walker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38116, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students
Rank: #33.
A. Maceo Walker Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 East Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-1030
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Havenview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1481 Hester Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3092
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3092
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38116, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38116, TN include City University School Girls Preparatory, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and A. Maceo Walker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38116?
5 public middle schools are located in 38116.
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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