📊 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 →
All 7 Rated Districts in Shelby County, TN
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | 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 | Millington Municipal School District | Millington | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #7 | Shelby County School District | Memphis | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Shelby County, Tennessee (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Shelby County, Tennessee that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using TCAP 2025–26 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Tennessee, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Shelby County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Shelby County, Tennessee? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Shelby County, Tennessee, 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.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (TCAP 2025–26), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.