Best 38126 Tennessee Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 535 students in 38126, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38126, TN are Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38126 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38126, 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 38126, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
995 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Gr: K-8 | 99 students
Rank: #22.
B. T. Washington High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38126, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38126, TN include Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38126?
2 public middle schools are located in 38126.
What is the racial composition of students in 38126?
38126 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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