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One Out of Every Three Reward Schools in Memphis and Nashville are Public Charter Schools

Sixteen of Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ 44 Reward schools are public charter schools, along with eight of Nashville’s 28 Reward schools.

Sky Arnold

Friday, November 21, 2025·2 min read

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One Out of Every Three Reward Schools in Memphis and Nashville are Public Charter Schools

Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Compass Community School, Berclair Campus
Compass Community School, Frayser Campus
Compass Community School, Hickory Hill Campus
Freedom Prep Elementary – Millbranch
Journey East Academy
KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School
Memphis Business Academy Middle
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
Memphis STEM Academy
Perea Elementary School
Power Center Academy Elementary – Southeast
Power Center Academy High School
Power Center Academy Middle
Star Academy
KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School
KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary
KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School
LEAD Southeast
Purpose Prep
Strive Collegiate Academy
Valor Flagship Academy
Valor Voyager Academy
Cornerstone Prep – Lester
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary
KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle
Libertas
Rocketship Dream Community Prep

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Sky Arnold

Sky is a veteran broadcast journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering news across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Tennessee. He spent years reporting on Tennessee government and education for Fox 17 News in Nashville and WBBJ in Jackson. A University of Oklahoma graduate, Sky brings seasoned expertise and a strong commitment to factual reporting.

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