For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,099 students in 38106, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38106, TN are Cummings Elementary Middle School, Veritas College Preparatory and Soulsville Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38106 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38106, 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 39% (majority Black).
Best 38106, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cummings Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1037 Cummings St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7810
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7810
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Veritas College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Soulsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Gr: 6-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Hamilton School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1478 Wilson St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Gr: PK-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
38106, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Gr: 9-12
8146 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1500 Dunn Av
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1880 Prospect St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 870-4026
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 870-4026
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
1378 Ethlyn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7826
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7826
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1478 Wilson St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Gr: 6-9 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Kansas Career And Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
80 W. Olive St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7300
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7300
Gr: 9-12
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 577-3330
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 577-3330
Gr: PK-5
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 674-8228
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 674-8228
Gr: 2-8
1566 South Orleans
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7860
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7860
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
1895 S Orleans
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7420
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7420
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
80 W. Olive Ave.
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-1950
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-1950
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7380
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7380
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7420
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1237 College
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7884
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7884
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 38106, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 38106, TN include Cummings Elementary Middle School, Veritas College Preparatory and Soulsville Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38106?
5 public middle schools are located in 38106.
What is the racial composition of students in 38106?
38106 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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