Top Rankings
Bartlett School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,834 students in Bartlett School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Bartlett School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
8,834 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bartlett School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 147 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
27%
20%
% White
51%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,172 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$108 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,782
$12,075
Spending / Student
$12,172
$11,570
Best Bartlett School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bon Lin Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3940 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Dawn Hill
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Altruria Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6641 Deermont Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3573 Oak Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Appling Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bon Lin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3862 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Elmore Park Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6330 Althorne Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5688 Woodlawn Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 2,782 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bartlett School District?
Bartlett School District manages 10 public schools serving 8,834 students.
What is the rank of Bartlett School District?
Bartlett School District is ranked #18 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bartlett School District?
51% of Bartlett School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is Bartlett School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,172 is higher than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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