Germantown, TN - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Germantown

Germantown Municipal School District serves just under six thousand students across its seven schools, from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The district draws from the eastern suburbs of Shelby County, and the community is dominated by a large share of white students, with smaller but notable populations of Asian, Black, and Hispanic students. The free-and-reduced-price lunch data was not available, so a full picture of economic diversity is not directly visible from the public records. The district straddles a handful of ZIP codes, some with higher home values and rents than others; the weighted housing values and rents in the area place it on the expensive side relative to state and national benchmarks. A typical mortgage payment and rent consume a considerable portion of household income here, which is consistent with a community where housing costs are a central fact for families considering a move.

State testing results for grades three through eight tell a strong story. In math, English language arts, science, and social studies, the district's proficiency rates sit comfortably above the midpoint among Shelby County's districts, according to a proficiency index that averages results across subjects. Science and math are particular strengths, with the highest share of students meeting the state's proficiency benchmarks. English language arts and social studies follow closely behind. Participation rates on these assessments were essentially complete, so the results reflect the full population of tested students rather than a subset. The district's chronic absenteeism rate, a measure of how many students miss substantial school time, falls in a favorable position relative to its county peers, with a lower share of students chronically absent than most neighboring districts.

The district operates three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and an online academy. Houston High School and Houston Middle School serve as the main secondary campuses. When we looked for specific program offerings such as Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, or career and technical education pathways, that information was not available in the data. Parents interested in the breadth of the high school curriculum would need to inquire with the district directly.

Housing in the Germantown area is a central consideration. Across the ZIP codes that feed the district, home values and rents vary noticeably. A family coming from outside the area should be aware that the rental market, in particular, is tight and costly. The typical rent in the district's higher-end ZIP codes is among the highest in the metro area. The district itself saw no record of recent major changes or initiatives that were captured in the public research sweep, so a parent looking for signs of upheaval or new strategic direction will not find them here. The story is one of stability rather than transformation.

This is a district whose academic results are consistently strong, whose testing participation is complete, and whose attendance culture appears healthy. The housing market demands a significant investment. The student body is less diverse than the county as a whole, which is a characteristic some families will value and others will weigh differently. For a parent seeking a suburban Tennessee district with a track record of strong proficiency rates and a low rate of chronic absence, Germantown fits that profile. For those wanting details on advanced coursework, special education services, or English learner supports, those elements were not in the available data and would require direct follow-up with the district office.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

6,028

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 10%

White 72%

Asian 7%

Two+ 5%

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

53%

77%

Gr 4

62%

83%

Gr 5

36%

72%

Gr 6

28%

73%

Gr 7

50%

64%

Gr 8

50%

51%

Gr 38

46%

70%

Math

Gr 3

63%

84%

Gr 4

54%

81%

Gr 5

64%

86%

Gr 6

33%

81%

Gr 7

55%

73%

Gr 8

64%

49%

Gr 38

55%

77%

Science

Gr 3

42%

80%

Gr 4

54%

87%

Gr 5

46%

82%

Gr 6

28%

78%

Gr 7

45%

73%

Gr 8

50%

56%

Gr 38

43%

77%

Social studies

Gr 6

22%

66%

Gr 7

50%

74%

Gr 8

36%

72%

Gr 38

37%

71%

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Dogwood Elementary School

Farmington Elementary School

Riverdale Elementary School

Houston High School

Houston Middle School

Forest Hill Elementary School

Germantown Online Academy of Learning

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

1 grade reported

76%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

69%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

76%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

69%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$485,408

Year-over-year change-1.4%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$280K to $594K

vs. state typical1.45x

vs. national typical1.32x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
38138	Germantown	$439K	-1.6%	58.7%
38139	Germantown	$594K	-1.1%	35.7%
38125		$280K	-1.4%	5.6%
38120	Memphis	$428K	-1.0%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,761/mo

Year-over-year change+0.4%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1,535 to $3,500/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
38138	Germantown	$2,425	+0.5%	58.7%
38139	Germantown	$3,500	—	35.7%
38125		$1,583	-0.7%	5.6%
38120	Memphis	$1,535	-0.0%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,449/mo

Home price / national median income5.8x

Annual rent / national median income39.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$312/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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