📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Memphis, TN · Shelby County

Shelby County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 109,797 students · 222 schools · 31 zip codes

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out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 6th percentile among Tennessee districts. Ranked within Tennessee only — not comparable across states.
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Shelby County School District
📍 Memphis, TN · Shelby County · NCES LEAID 4700148
1/10
Rating
109,797
Students
222
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
31
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(901)321-2500
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District Mailing Address
160 S Hollywood, Memphis, TN 38112
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Enrollment
109,797 students
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Schools
222
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County
Shelby County, TN
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4700148
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Shelby County School District31 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
38002ArlingtonShelby CountyTN
38016CordovaShelby CountyTN
38018CordovaShelby CountyTN
38053MillingtonShelby CountyTN
38103MemphisShelby CountyTN
38104MemphisShelby CountyTN
38105MemphisShelby CountyTN
38106MemphisShelby CountyTN
38107MemphisShelby CountyTN
38108MemphisShelby CountyTN
38109MemphisShelby CountyTN
38111MemphisShelby CountyTN
38112MemphisShelby CountyTN
38113MemphisShelby CountyTN
38114MemphisShelby CountyTN
38115MemphisShelby CountyTN
38116MemphisShelby CountyTN
38117MemphisShelby CountyTN
38118MemphisShelby CountyTN
38119MemphisShelby CountyTN
38120MemphisShelby CountyTN
38122MemphisShelby CountyTN
38125MemphisShelby CountyTN
38126MemphisShelby CountyTN
38127MemphisShelby CountyTN
38128MemphisShelby CountyTN
38131MemphisShelby CountyTN
38132MemphisShelby CountyTN
38134MemphisShelby CountyTN
38141MemphisShelby CountyTN
38152MemphisShelby CountyTN
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Shelby County School District?▼
Shelby County School District serves 31 zip codes: 38002, 38016, 38018, 38053, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38111, 38112, 38113, 38114, 38115, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38120, 38122, 38125, 38126, 38127, and 6 more. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Shelby County School District rated?▼
Shelby County School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 6th percentile among Tennessee school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Tennessee only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Shelby County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 109,797 students across 222 schools for Shelby County School District.
What grades does Shelby County School District serve?▼
Shelby County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Shelby County School District?▼
You can reach Shelby County School District by phone at (901)321-2500 or by mail at 160 S Hollywood, Memphis, TN 38112. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Shelby County School District

Shelby County School District is a public school district serving 31 zip codes in Tennessee, primarily in Shelby County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 6th percentile among Tennessee districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Tennessee districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (901)321-2500 before making a housing decision.

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