For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,407 students in Cordova, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cordova, TN are Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova, Dexter School and Dexter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cordova, TN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Cordova have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Cordova, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8360 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Dexter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7105 Dexter Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Gr: PK-8 | 1,490 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6998 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 373-3134
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 373-3134
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Cordova Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-2189
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Gr: 6-9 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Cordova, Tennessee ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Gr: 5-8 | 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cordova, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cordova, TN include Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova, Dexter School and Dexter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cordova?
5 public middle schools are located in Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Cordova?
Cordova public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cordova are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cordova include: Mt. Pisgah Middle/high vs. Cordova Middle School, Cordova Middle School vs. Mt. Pisgah Middle/high, Dexter Middle School vs. Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
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