For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 345 students in Memphis, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Memphis, TX are Memphis Middle School, Austin Elementary School and Memphis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Memphis, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Memphis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Memphis, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 N 16th St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5920
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5920
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 S 9th St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5930
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Memphis High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 High St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5910
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5910
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
710 N 12th St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5940
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5940
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Memphis, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Memphis, TX include Memphis Middle School, Austin Elementary School and Memphis High School.
How many public schools are located in Memphis?
4 public schools are located in Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis?
Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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