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Germantown Municipal School District has a long tradition of academic excellence, coupled with a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Whether improvement comes in the form of capital projects, expansion of course and curriculum offerings, or providing the best supports for our exemplary teachers—we are dedicated to reinforcing the culture of excellence at each one of our seven schools. Student-focused and unique, each school offers families a rich, multi-faceted environment.

Discover Germantown Stories

Student Spotlights

Houston Middle School

Lillian Jiang

Forest Hill Elementary

Stem Rocket Launch

Forest Hill Elementary

Evie Young

Houston High School

Gold For Gates Night

Staff Spotlights

Dogwood Elementary School

Alexa Guynes

HMS and RES

Middle School TV Programs

GMSD

SFE Staff

Houston Middle School

Storm Schoonover

Be Inspired by Your Future Paths

Excellence in

Academics

#1 

in 3rd-8th Grade Literacy Proficiency in Tennessee

#1

in 3rd-8th Grade Math Proficiency in Tennessee

45+

teachers trained in Orton-Gillingham, including all RTI coaches, tutors, and reading coaches

88%

of AP students scored 3+ in 2024, earning college credit before graduation

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Excellence in

College & Career

24.9

Five Year ACT Average

14

Career Pathway Options

46

College Credit Bearing Courses Offered

15

National Merit Semi-finalists in the Class of 2024

Excellence in

Athletics

108

State Championships

30+

Teams Offered at the Middle School Level

30+

Different Sports Offered Across the District

Gold

Level Safe Star Initiative in Tennessee

Excellence in

Fine Arts

Strings

Classes beginning as early as fifth grade

30+

High School Musical Theater Award Nominations over the last three years

120+

Music students selected for All-West ensembles in 2024

184

Keys earned in the regional Scholastic Art Competition

Excellence in

Student Connections

540

Honors Academy and Leadership Academy Students

10,520

Community Service Hours for 23-24 School Year

135+

Clubs Offered Across Gmsd

$56mil

In Scholarships Earned by the Class of 2024

Excellence in

Community Connections

$325,000

Raised by our local school PTO organizations to directly support schools and teachers

$75,000

In grants awarded to teachers by the Germantown Education Foundation last year

$7,000

Average monthly mini-grants given to teachers by the GEF

30

Approved, official parent-led school support organization

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We Are So Proud to be GMSD

Sarah Hochman,

“Working at GMSD as a Communications Intern was one of the best parts of my senior year! The commitment to flexibility and the incredible culture of kindness and collaboration in GMSD is unmatched and enabled me to truly uphold lifelong learning.”

  • Class of 2024
Zora Cunningham,

"What made my time at GMSD, especially HHS, truly special were the teachers who genuinely connected with their students and the sense of community I built through clubs like SGA, DECA, Beautifully Unique, and Key Club."  

  • Class of 2023
Hallie Ross,

“My love for Mustang traditions runs deep, and I am eagerly anticipating the exciting possibilities that lie ahead as we use the foundation of excellence to steer our school towards an even brighter future. Coming to GMSD and coming back to Houston truly feels like coming home.”

  • Class of 2006, HHS Principal
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