At a glance
Reported students
537
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Highland Oaks Middle School: 537 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 613
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Highland Oaks Middle School
Highland Oaks Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Memphis. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 537 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (80.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 12.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highland Oaks Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black80.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kingsbury Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
538 reported students
Mt. Pisgah Middle/High School
Middle · Grades 06–09
498 reported students
Ridgeway Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
599 reported students
Craigmont Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
475 reported students
Grandview Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
472 reported students
Germantown Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
606 reported students
Public schools near Highland Oaks Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Center Academy Middle School - Southeast Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 323 | 2.1 mi |
| Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 75 | 2.3 mi |
| Olive Branch Middle School Middle · DeSoto County School District | 06–08 | 744 | 2.9 mi |
| Center Hill Middle School Middle · DeSoto County School District | 06–08 | 757 | 3 mi |
| Kirby Middle School Middle · Charter · Achievement School District | 06–08 | 402 | 3.3 mi |
| Hickory Ridge Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 805 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Oaks Middle School
What grades does Highland Oaks Middle School serve?
Highland Oaks Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend Highland Oaks Middle School?
Highland Oaks Middle School reported 537 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 613 students.
Is Highland Oaks Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Oaks Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Memphis-Shelby County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Highland Oaks Middle School in?
Highland Oaks Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, based in Memphis, TN, which operates 209 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Oaks Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Power Center Academy Middle School - Southeast (2.1 mi), Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School (2.3 mi), Olive Branch Middle School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.