For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,522 students in 38127, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38127, TN are Compass Community School Frayser Campus, Northaven Elementary School and Grandview Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38127 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38127, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38127, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Compass Community School Frayser Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3690 Thomas St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-7431
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Northaven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5157 N Circle Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-2800
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Heights Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2342 Clifton Rd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3940
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Georgian Hills Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Denver St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3740
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3740
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 445-1723
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 445-1723
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38127, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38127, TN include Compass Community School Frayser Campus, Northaven Elementary School and Grandview Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38127?
5 public middle schools are located in 38127.
What is the racial composition of students in 38127?
38127 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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