Millington Central Middle High School, Millington TN

Original Research by School Decision on Millington Central Middle High School

Millington Central Middle High School serves grades seven through twelve as the sole secondary campus for the Millington Municipal Schools district. It is located in Millington, a small city in Shelby County roughly north of Memphis. The city’s economy and identity are shaped heavily by the Naval Support Activity Mid-South base, one of the largest single employers in the state, and many military retirees settle in the area. The community includes a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial strips, and the base infrastructure, with a largely automotive-dependent suburban layout. Civic anchors such as the Baker Community Center, USA Stadium, and the Millington Family YMCA are distributed around town rather than concentrated in a walkable downtown.

The school’s enrollment is sizable for a combined middle and high school. The student body is diverse, with a substantial share of Black students, a sizable share of White students, and a noticeable Hispanic population. Students who identify as two or more races make up a meaningful part of the enrollment as well, and Asian and American Indian or Alaska Native students are present in very small numbers. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and on students receiving special education services were not available. Information on English learner enrollment was also not reported. A parent looking into student support services may want to follow up with the school directly on these counts.

On state testing, the school’s proficiency rates sit well below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Shelby County. Across the subjects and grades tested, math proficiency falls substantially below the county median, as does English language arts proficiency. Science proficiency and social studies proficiency are also low relative to the same set of peers. The school’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Shelby County districts. The graduation rate was not available in the data, so high school completion outcomes could not be assessed. A family considering this school may wish to ask about academic supports and intervention programs in place to lift achievement.

The housing market in Millington’s zip code is more affordable than the national median home value and notably more affordable than the statewide benchmark, making it a relatively accessible entry point for homebuyers in the Memphis area. Rents are also below the national typical rent. The estimated monthly housing costs, whether for a mortgage or rent, are moderate relative to national household income figures. This affordability may appeal to families seeking a lower-cost option in the region.

Millington’s population has been relatively stable in recent decades after an earlier decline tied to a base realignment that shifted the naval installation from flight training to administrative functions. The area has seen infrastructure investments such as the completion of Veterans Parkway linking the city to an interstate highway. The local economy continues to be anchored by the naval base, the Millington Regional Jetport, and associated contracting.

No recent district-level changes of lasting impact were found in publicly reported sources. The school’s website and course offerings were not provided in the available data, so information on Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, or career and technical programs was not included. A parent looking into academic pathways beyond the core curriculum would need to gather that from the school or district directly.

Overall, Millington Central Middle High School offers a combined secondary experience in a community with a strong military presence, affordable housing, and a student body that reflects the area’s diversity. The academic proficiency numbers indicate room for growth, and families may want to explore what supports the school provides to help students reach grade-level benchmarks.

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Academic performance

State test results and graduation outcomes.

Graduation rate (ACGR)

85-89%Cohort of 187 students · Class of 2021

The federal source publishes a banded range instead of an exact rate when the graduating cohort is small enough that an exact number could risk identifying individual students.

How this school compares to all schools in this state

Each dot is one school’s SY 2020-21 graduation rate, binned by integer rate. Taller columns mean more schools at that rate. This school is highlighted.

389 schools plotted. 19 additional schools' rates are federally suppressed and not shown. Data: EDFacts SY 2020-21.

Math

Grades 3-822%

School 22% · District 33% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 17 pts below state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

English language arts

Grades 3-817%

School 17% · District 32% · ▼ 15 pts below district

▼ 20 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Science

Grades 3-833%

School 33% · District 40% · ▼ 7 pts below district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Social studies

Grades 3-842%

School 42% · District 42% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▲ 20 pts above county median

This schoolMillington Municipal Schools, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 7Lower-income12%Higher-income22%10 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income11%Higher-income16%6 pp gap

Grades 3-8Lower-income12%Higher-income19%7 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 7Lower-income5%Higher-income19%14 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income24%Higher-income30%6 pp gap

Grades 3-8Lower-income14%Higher-income25%11 pp gap