For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 552 students in 38126, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38126, TN are Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
middle schools in zipcode 38126 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38126, 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 38126, TN Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
995 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
B. T. Washington High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Grades: 6-12
| 454 students
38126, Tennessee Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
690 Mississippi
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
995 South Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 775-7854
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 775-7854
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
688 St Paul Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 579-3238
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 579-3238
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
229 South Danny Thomas Bl
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 528-2337
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 528-2337
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
673 Vance Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3256
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3256
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38126, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38126, TN include Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38126?
2 public middle schools are located in 38126.
What is the racial composition of students in 38126?
38126 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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