📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Tennessee: 9 Rated Districts
TCAP 2025–26 · percentile among Tennessee districts
| Rank in TN | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Collierville Schools | Collierville | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Germantown Municipal School District | Germantown | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #3 | Arlington Community School District | Arlington | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #4 | Lakeland School System District | Lakeland | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #5 | Bartlett City School District | Bartlett | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #6 | Tipton County School District | Covington | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #7 | Millington Municipal School District | Millington | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #8 | Shelby County School District | Memphis | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #9 | Fayette County School District | Somerville | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Mississippi: 7 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Mississippi districts
| Rank in MS | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | DeSoto County School District | Hernando | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #2 | Senatobia Municipal School District | Senatobia | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #3 | Tate County School District | Coldwater | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #4 | Benton County School District | Ashland | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #5 | Tunica County School District | Tunica | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #6 | Marshall County School District | Holly Springs | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #7 | Holly Springs School District | Holly Springs | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
Arkansas: 3 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Arkansas districts
| Rank in AR | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Marion School District | Marion | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #2 | West Memphis School District | West Memphis | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #3 | Earle School District | Earle | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from TCAP 2025–26 (Tennessee); EDFacts 2021–22 (Mississippi); EDFacts 2021–22 (Arkansas) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Tennessee part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in the Tennessee part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the highest-rated is Collierville Schools (Collierville), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Tennessee districts on TCAP 2025–26 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Mississippi part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Mississippi part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the highest-rated is DeSoto County School District (Hernando), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 83rd percentile of Mississippi districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Arkansas part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area? ▼
Among the 3 rated districts in the Arkansas part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the highest-rated is Marion School District (Marion), rated 3/10 (Below Average) and in the 23rd percentile of Arkansas districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.