For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,009 students in the neighborhood of Douglass, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Douglass are Douglass High School and Douglass Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Douglass, Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Douglass, Memphis, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Mount Olive Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-0990
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-0990
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Douglass Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Ash St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-5946
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-5946
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Douglass, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Douglass, Memphis, TN include Douglass High School and Douglass Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglass, Memphis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglass, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglass, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Douglass, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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