Best Public Schools in Zip Code 38108

The 38108 zip code area of Memphis, Tennessee is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. While the district as a whole struggles academically, ranking 135 out of 139 districts in the state, a few schools in the 38108 area stand out with relatively stronger performance.

Wells Station Elementary and Jackson Elementary are the top-performing elementary schools in the area, earning 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top half of Tennessee elementary schools. These schools have above-average test scores, with 45.2% and 52.3% of students proficient or better in mathematics, respectively. In contrast, the other elementary schools in the 38108 area generally perform below district and state averages.

At the high school level, KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School stands out with higher proficiency rates than Douglass High, which has particularly low test scores. However, both high schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 24.9%. Addressing attendance issues could be a key step in improving academic performance across the schools in the 38108 zip code area.