The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in Science. The lowest is 11% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Georgian Hills Middle
Georgian Hills Middle is a regular public school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving grades six through eight. It sits within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and draws its student body from the surrounding neighborhood, a part of the city where housing is notably more affordable than the county or national average. The school’s enrollment is small for a middle school, and the student population is overwhelmingly Black, with a very small Hispanic presence and nearly no representation from other racial groups. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available in the record we examined, nor was data on students with disabilities or English learners; a parent may wish to ask the school directly about these support structures, as they often shape the classroom experience.
On state assessments, Georgian Hills Middle post numbers that are low compared to other districts in Shelby County. In the most recent testing year, roughly one in seven students scored proficient or above in math, and the rate was even lower in English language arts, where only about one in ten reached that bar. Science and social studies showed somewhat higher proficiency, with about one in five students meeting the standard in each subject. Participation on test day was complete, so the results reflect nearly the entire student body. Tennessee’s accountability system designates Levels 3 and 4 as proficient; these figures place the school’s overall proficiency index in the bottom quartile when set against all districts in Shelby County. The comparison is at the district level, but the school’s own rates are consistent with that position. A parent reviewing academic options will want to weigh these outcomes carefully and ask what instructional supports or interventions the school offers.
The school environment section in the data we received was thin. We looked for information on discipline rates, staffing ratios, course access, and chronic absenteeism, but those fields were not populated. For a middle school, course offerings, elective variety, and the presence of programs such as band or pre-AP classes are important considerations; a family should verify those directly with the school, as no program listings were available in our source material.
The housing context for the zip code around Georgian Hills Middle shows a market that is well below the state typical home value and far below the national benchmark. Rents here are also modest. The area has seen a decline in home values over the past year, and rents have shown a slight dip as well. For a family looking at this school, buying a home nearby would be considerably more affordable than in much of the Memphis region or the broader U.S., though the trendline suggests a market under some pressure.
The broader city of Memphis offers a dense set of cultural and civic anchors. Tom Lee Park along the Mississippi River underwent a large renovation a few years ago. Shelby Farms Park in the eastern part of the city is one of the largest urban parks in the country. Overton Park houses the Memphis Zoo. Beale Street, Graceland, Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and the National Civil Rights Museum all give the city a rich cultural profile. The Memphis Grizzlies play at FedExForum downtown. The Memphis Area Transit Authority provides bus service.
Georgian Hills Middle is a small neighborhood school serving a predominantly Black student population in a low-cost housing market. Its state test performance is among the lowest when compared with other Shelby County districts, and key data on student support programs and school environment were not available in the public record we used. A family considering this school would benefit from a direct visit and a close conversation with the administration about academic supports, curriculum, and the overall daily experience for middle schoolers here.
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