"I would like to welcome you to Shelby County Schools' web site. Please take advantage of this site to learn more about one of Tennessee's best, as well as fastest growing, school systems.

Shelby County Schools has acquired a national reputation for academic excellence. Money magazine selected SCS as one of the "100 Top School Districts" in the United States for providing its students with far above average educations at a below average cost. For nine consecutive years, School Match, Inc., has recognized our school system with the prestigious "What Parents Want Award."

Shelby County Schools enjoys the largest PTA membership in Tennessee. Parental involvement, coupled with highly trained and dedicated teachers and staffs, has made it possible for our students to consistently score above state and national averages on standardized tests. All 48 schools in our system have been accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

I hope your journey through our web site will be both informative and enjoyable."