Public schools in Cordova, TN
10 open public schools with an address in Cordova, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,453
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
2
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Cordova public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Cordova, TN: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,453 students, an average of 945 per school. The largest campus is Cordova High School (2,251 students), and the largest elementary school is Dexter School (1,509).
Every listed school belongs to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Cordova
Elementary schools in Cordova
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimneyrock Elementary School Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 874 | — | |
| Cordova Elementary School Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 814 | — | |
| Dexter School Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–08 | 1,509 | — | |
| Macon-Hall Elementary School Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 1,070 | — | |
| Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 324 | — | |
| Riverwood Elementary School Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 985 | — |
Middle schools in Cordova
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Middle School Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 680 | — | |
| Mt. Pisgah Middle/High School Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–09 | 498 | — |
High schools in Cordova
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 09–12 | 2,251 | — | |
| Memphis School of Excellence Cordova Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 448 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.3%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black68.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Cordova schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,453 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cordova
How many public schools are in Cordova, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Cordova: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 9,453 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cordova?
All listed public schools with an address in Cordova belong to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cordova?
Cordova High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cordova, with 2,251 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cordova?
Yes. 2 of the 10 public schools in Cordova are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Memphis School of Excellence Cordova, Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
Does living in Cordova guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities