Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Appling Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appling Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Appling Middle School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
E3: Excellence – Everybody - Every Day
School Rankings
Appling Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appling Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
24%
20%
White
53%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appling Middle School's ranking?
Appling Middle School is ranked #360 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Appling Middle School often compared to?
Appling Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmore Park Middle School, Bon Lin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Appling Middle School?
593 students attend Appling Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Appling Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Appling Middle School offer ?
Appling Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appling Middle School part of?
Appling Middle School is part of Bartlett School District.
In what neighborhood is Appling Middle School located?
Appling Middle School is located in the Appling Lake neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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