Memphis City Schools

Know your school choice options in Memphis City Schools.

In the Memphis City School District (MCS), students may attend a school in their attendance area or one of the 37 optional schools with curriculum that focuses on the fine arts, college prep or theme-based programs. Students may also apply to attend a school outside their attendance area (called intradistrict choice) or a charter school.

Under the federal No Child Left Behind law, students attending a Title I school designated as “in need of improvement” have the right to attend a higher-performing school in the district.
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best.
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2597 Avery Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
Shelby
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PH: (901) 416-5444
FAX: (901) 325-5578
yellow arrow Grades PK-12 & ungraded
yellow arrow 111,862 students
yellow arrow 198 schools
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District superintendent:
Dr. Kriner Cash

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