For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,395 students in 38018, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38018, TN are Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova, Dexter Middle School and Cordova Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38018 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38018, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38018, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
38018, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Grades: 5-8
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38018, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38018, TN include Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova, Dexter Middle School and Cordova Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38018?
3 public middle schools are located in 38018.
What is the racial composition of students in 38018?
38018 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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