For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 7,321 students in 38016, TN (there are , serving 512 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 38016, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38016, TN are Riverwood Elementary School, Macon-hall Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38016 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38016, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38016, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Gr: PK-5 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Macon-hall Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Gr: PK-5 | 1,166 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Cordova High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Berryhill Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-4312
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-4312
Gr: 9-12 | 2,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38016, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38016, TN include Riverwood Elementary School, Macon-hall Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38016?
6 public schools are located in 38016.
What percentage of students in 38016 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 38016 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38016?
38016 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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