- Macon-Hall Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 1,070 students
- Belle Forest Community School — Grades PK–5 · 1,027 students
- Riverwood Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 985 students
- Early Childhood Programs — Grades PK–PK · 938 students
- Treadwell Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 921 students
- Richland Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 907 students
- Chimneyrock Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 874 students
- Parkway Village Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 856 students
- Grahamwood Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 850 students
- Highland Oaks Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 821 students
- Cordova Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 814 students
- White Station Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 786 students
- Downtown Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 784 students
- Alcy Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 775 students
- Shelby Oaks Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 751 students
- Westhaven Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 740 students
- Kate Bond Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 726 students
- Germanshire Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 725 students
- Holmes Road Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 708 students
- Power Center Academy Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 703 students
- Ross Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 665 students
- Southwind Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 641 students
- Berclair Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 638 students
- Willow Oaks Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 620 students
- Lucie E. Campbell Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 600 students
- + 73 more elementary schools
- White Station Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,127 students
- Colonial Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,034 students
- Kate Bond Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,002 students
- Hickory Ridge Middle — Grades 6–8 · 805 students
- Treadwell Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 764 students
- Sherwood Middle — Grades 6–8 · 743 students
- Havenview Middle — Grades 6–8 · 696 students
- American Way Middle — Grades 6–8 · 693 students
- Cordova Middle — Grades 6–8 · 680 students
- A. Maceo Walker Middle — Grades 6–8 · 641 students
- Bellevue Middle — Grades 6–8 · 625 students
- Germantown Middle — Grades 6–8 · 606 students
- Ridgeway Middle — Grades 6–8 · 599 students
- Kingsbury Middle — Grades 6–8 · 538 students
- Highland Oaks Middle — Grades 6–8 · 537 students
- Craigmont Middle — Grades 6–8 · 475 students
- Grandview Heights Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 472 students
- Raleigh Egypt Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 461 students
- Power Center Academy Middle — Grades 6–8 · 451 students
- Maxine Smith STEAM Academy — Grades 6–8 · 439 students
- Memphis Business Academy Middle — Grades 6–8 · 399 students
- Chickasaw Middle — Grades 6–8 · 330 students
- Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast — Grades 6–8 · 323 students
- Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School — Grades 5–8 · 306 students
- Oakhaven Middle — Grades 6–8 · 303 students
- + 7 more middle schools
- Cordova High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,251 students
- White Station High — Grades 9–12 · 2,046 students
- Germantown High — Grades 9–12 · 1,719 students
- Southwind High — Grades 9–12 · 1,675 students
- Whitehaven High — Grades 9–12 · 1,509 students
- Overton High — Grades 9–12 · 1,417 students
- Kingsbury High — Grades 9–12 · 1,383 students
- Central High — Grades 9–12 · 1,331 students
- Craigmont High — Grades 9–12 · 968 students
- Trezevant High — Grades 9–12 · 883 students
- Kirby High — Grades 9–12 · 699 students
- Ridgeway High — Grades 9–12 · 695 students
- Power Center Academy High School — Grades 9–12 · 671 students
- Wooddale High — Grades 9–12 · 662 students
- Bolton High — Grades 9–12 · 661 students
- Melrose High — Grades 9–12 · 645 students
- Hamilton High — Grades 9–12 · 628 students
- Douglass High — Grades 9–12 · 604 students
- East High — Grades 9–12 · 583 students
- Memphis Business Academy High School — Grades 9–12 · 521 students
- Crosstown High School — Grades 9–12 · 520 students
- Sheffield High — Grades 9–12 · 516 students
- Fairley High School — Grades 9–12 · 463 students
- The Excel Center — Grades 9–12 · 457 students
- Memphis Virtual Adult High School — Grades 9–12 · 418 students
- + 11 more high schools
- Dexter School — Grades PK–8 · 1,509 students
- Snowden Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 1,384 students
- Lowrance Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 787 students
- Memphis Rise Academy — Grades 6–12 · 753 students
- Raleigh-Egypt High — Grades 6–12 · 725 students
- Geeter School — Grades PK–8 · 709 students
- Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship — Grades 6–12 · 692 students
- Hamilton School — Grades PK–8 · 677 students
- Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High — Grades 6–12 · 667 students
- Soulsville Charter School — Grades 6–12 · 651 students
- Journey Coleman K-8 — Grades K–8 · 629 students
- Memphis School of Excellence — Grades 6–12 · 575 students
- Exceptional Children Special Placements — Grades PK–12 · 551 students
- Riverview Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 522 students
- Mt. Pisgah Middle/High — Grades 6–9 · 498 students
- Believe Memphis Academy Charter School — Grades K–8 · 467 students
- Leadership Preparatory Charter School — Grades K–8 · 462 students
- Memphis School of Excellence Cordova — Grades 6–12 · 448 students
- B. T. Washington High — Grades 6–12 · 436 students
- J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle — Grades K–8 · 432 students
- Memphis Merit Academy — Grades K–8 · 424 students
- Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School — Grades K–8 · 406 students
- Carver College and Career Academy — Grades K–12 · 402 students
- Star Academy — Grades K–8 · 400 students
- Douglass Elementary/Middle — Grades PK–8 · 393 students
- + 17 more other schools
| Metric | Shelby County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 31 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,900/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 2/10 — Poor | — | Near average |
About Shelby County School District
Shelby County School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 38104 in Shelby, Tennessee. Serving students from Pre-K–12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 38104. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Shelby County School District runs approximately $10,900 annually, placing it 9% above the Tennessee state average of approximately $10,000 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Shelby County School District is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Pre-K–12th. Contact Shelby County School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 2/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Shelby County School District 2 out of 10 — low-rated among Tennessee public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2017–18 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Tennessee is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Shelby County School District holds a low overall rating, with reading and math proficiency among the lowest in Tennessee on state assessments. Test results reflect many factors beyond the classroom, including community and economic conditions; a low score is a signal to research carefully, not a verdict on any individual school or teacher. Families in this area should research all available alternatives: inter-district transfers, charter schools, and magnet programs. Contact the district directly to understand exactly what programs are available at your assigned school.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 38104
Children in zip code 38104 are assigned to Shelby County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 38104, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Shelby County School District at (205)682-7000 or visit www.shelbyed.k12.al.us. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Tennessee districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Shelby
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Shelby County School District serves zip code 38104, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 38104. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Tennessee, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Shelby County School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 38104.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Shelby County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 38104 data.