For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,395 students in 38109, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38109, TN are J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School, Chickasaw Middle School and Riverview Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38109 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38109, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 38109, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Gr: K-8 | 432 students
Rank: #22.
Chickasaw Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4060 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8134
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8134
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 Majuba Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7340
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7340
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students
Rank: #44.
Geeter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1591 Pennsylvania Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Gr: K-12 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38109, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38109, TN include J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School, Chickasaw Middle School and Riverview Elementary Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38109?
5 public middle schools are located in 38109.
What is the racial composition of students in 38109?
38109 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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