Memphis School of Excellence, 4921 Winchester Road: grades 6-12, 575 students in 2024-25, state letter grade C.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Sources: Memphis School of Excellence, Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ charter schools page, the Tennessee Department of Education’s State Report Card, 2024-25 letter grade and school profile files and spring 2026 test file, and the federal NCES school directory.
Memphis School of Excellence is a public charter school serving sixth grade through 12th grade in Memphis. The state lists it among the schools of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), which authorizes charter schools in the county. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools with no attendance zones: families apply, and admission works as described below.
- Address: 4921 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN 38118
- Main office: 901-425-2932
- Grades: 6-12
- Website: msew.sememphis.org
Who to call
- Front office: 901-425-2932
- Charter schools in MSCS: the district’s charter schools page
Enrollment
The federal NCES directory counted 562 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 16 students per teacher. The Tennessee Department of Education’s 2024-25 school profile file has a newer count of 575 students.
State report card
Tennessee grades every public school A to F. The department says School Letter Grades give “a snapshot of how each school in the state is performing, including student achievement and academic growth measures for all schools, as well as a measure of college and career readiness just for high schools.”
From the state’s 2024-25 letter grade file, 2025 graduation rate file and 2024-25 ACT file:
| Measure | Memphis School of Excellence |
|---|---|
| Overall letter grade, 2024-25 | C (score 2.5 of 5) |
| Achievement grade | D |
| Academic growth grade | C |
| Growth of the lowest-scoring 25% of students | D |
| College and career readiness grade | B |
| Overall success rate on state tests, 2024-25 | 18.2% |
| College and career readiness rate, 2024-25 | 56.9% |
| Graduation rate, class of 2025 | over 99% |
| Average ACT composite, 2024-25 | 17.4 (58 students tested) |
The state’s spring 2026 test file has the share of Memphis School of Excellence students who met or exceeded expectations on each end-of-course exam: English I 12.3%, English II 39.4%, Algebra I 15.7%, Algebra II 11%, Geometry 13.4%, Biology 17% and U.S. History 23.1%. The 2025-26 letter grades have not been published yet.
The State Report Card page for Memphis School of Excellence holds the full detail: results by grade and subject, chronic absenteeism and results for each group of students.
How admission works
As a public charter school, Memphis School of Excellence has no attendance zone. The school’s parents page links a student application form. See the school’s website.
Calendar and school hours
Charter schools set their own calendars and daily schedules. Check the school’s website or call the front office for break dates and bell times.
Sports and activities
Memphis School of Excellence competes in the TSSAA, the state high school athletic association. Its boys basketball team is in Class 1A, Region 8, District 16. For game nights, see our Friday night football guide and the scoreboard.
More
- The school’s own site: msew.sememphis.org
- The district’s charter schools page and the state’s report card for Memphis School of Excellence
- Every public school in the city: Memphis public schools
- Calendars, enrollment and the school board: our Memphis schools guide
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Memphis School of Excellence serve?
Sixth grade through 12th grade. The school is at 4921 Winchester Road in Memphis; the main office number is 901-425-2932.
What is Memphis School of Excellence’s state report card grade?
Memphis School of Excellence received a C overall in Tennessee’s 2024-25 School Letter Grades, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
How do I apply to Memphis School of Excellence?
The school’s parents page links a student application form.
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