Collierville, TN - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Collierville

Collierville Schools is an independent municipal school district serving the town of Collierville in Shelby County, Tennessee, covering grades prekindergarten through twelve. It operates roughly ten schools, including six elementary campuses, two middle schools, one comprehensive high school, and a virtual academy. The district is the product of a notable structural shift: voters approved a measure to separate from Shelby County Schools, and Collierville Schools became its own district. For families considering the area, this independent governance is a defining feature, publicly reported as a lasting change that has shaped the district’s identity.

Academically, the district posts strong results on Tennessee’s state assessments. Proficiency rates in math, English language arts, science, and social studies are consistently high, and the district’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among Shelby County’s districts. Participation in testing was complete, which supports the reliability of the results. The chronic absenteeism rate is better than that of most Shelby County districts, a signal of steady student attendance. A four-year graduation rate was not available in the data provided, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about that metric.

The student body is a mix of backgrounds, with a majority white and substantial Asian and Black populations, along with smaller shares of Hispanic and multiracial students. The proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch was not reported, and counts for students with disabilities and English learners were also not available. Without that economic and special-population data, it is harder to assess the range of student supports, so families should inquire about these areas directly.

Housing in the area is expensive. Home values stand well above both state and national benchmarks, and rents are similarly high, reflecting an affluent suburban market. The price-to-income ratio indicates that homeownership requires a high income relative to the national median. A typical mortgage payment would be substantial, and rent also eats up a notable share of household income. For a family looking to buy or rent in this district, affordability is a real consideration; the community is generally one of higher economic means.

The district’s schools are spread throughout Collierville. Elementary schools include Crosswind, Tara Oaks, Sycamore, Collierville Elementary, Bailey Station, and Schilling Farms. Middle schools are Collierville Middle and West Collierville Middle. Collierville High School serves the upper grades, and Collierville Virtual Academy offers an online option. The district’s governance as an independent entity gives local control over curriculum, staffing, and budget, a change that publicly reported sources describe as having top statewide academic rankings.

Per-pupil current spending is in the upper range among Shelby County districts, which suggests a commitment to resources. Taken together, Collierville Schools presents itself as a high-performing suburban district where academic expectations are strong and attendance is solid. The trade-off is the high cost of housing and the absence of some demographic and outcome data, which a parent should fill in through direct contact with the district. The district is best suited for families who prioritize a proven academic record and are comfortable with the financial realities of the local housing market.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,367

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 15%

White 53%

Asian 17%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

43%

75%

Gr 4

44%

80%

Gr 5

44%

78%

Gr 6

36%

71%

Gr 7

24%

63%

Gr 8

28%

62%

Gr 38

36%

71%

Math

Gr 3

50%

78%

Gr 4

44%

75%

Gr 5

46%

85%

Gr 6

33%

77%

Gr 7

24%

70%

Gr 8

48%

67%

Gr 38

40%

76%

Science

Gr 3

41%

75%

Gr 4

56%

81%

Gr 5

46%

80%

Gr 6

38%

79%

Gr 7

40%

75%

Gr 8

45%

74%

Gr 38

44%

77%

Social studies

Gr 6

42%

86%

Gr 7

49%

83%

Gr 8

55%

76%

Gr 38

48%

82%

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Crosswind Elementary School

Tara Oaks Elementary School

West Collierville Middle School

Sycamore Elementary School

Collierville Elementary School

Collierville High School

Collierville Middle School

Bailey Station Elementary School

Schilling Farms Elementary School

Collierville Virtual Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

74%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

69%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

75%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

80%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$512,426

Year-over-year change-1.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$280K to $594K

vs. state typical1.53x

vs. national typical1.39x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
38017	Collierville	$514K	-1.9%	93.4%
38139	Germantown	$594K	-1.1%	4.3%
38125		$280K	-1.4%	2.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,051/mo

Year-over-year change-1.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,583 to $3,500/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
38017	Collierville	$1,995	-1.9%	93.4%
38139	Germantown	$3,500	—	4.3%
38125		$1,583	-0.7%	2.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,586/mo

Home price / national median income6.1x

Annual rent / national median income29.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$534/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$334,075 (+0.3% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.