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Locations
Green Dot Public Schools operates 2 middle schools (serving grades 6-8) and 3 high schools (9-12) across the greater Memphis area.
Our schools serve around 600 students, and the average class size at Green Dot is 25-30 students.
Bluff City High School
Fairley High School
Hillcrest High School
Kirby Middle School
Wooddale Middle School
When teachers lead, schools win.
Green Dot Public Schools is one of the leading independent non-profit public school operators in the nation with middle and high schools in Memphis, Tennessee. Across our network, teachers are key decision-makers and help achieve better outcomes and higher graduation rates for all students.
Teaching 6th-12th grades, we are focused on graduating students fully prepared for college, leadership and life. We are dedicated to helping parents organize and transforming parents’ expectations of their neighborhood schools.
We believe in supporting teachers both personally and professionally, so you can take the lead in shaping the future of public education.
Application Process
Resume Drop
Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee is looking for team members passionate about preparing ALL students for college, leadership, and life.
Sound like you? Complete this general interest form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1-B Visa applicants. Due to the challenges of licensure, we generally do not accept overseas applicants.
Refer Someone You Know
Do you know someone who would be a great asset to our team? We love connecting with passionate educators fired up about preparing ALL students for college, leadership, and life. Complete the referral form linked below and a member of our team will be in touch.
Since 1999, we’ve been raising the bar in education reform, helping thousands of high-risk students in the nation’s underserved communities succeed in college, leadership, and life.
Even as the U.S. currently faces a crisis in education, Green Dot is one organization that’s making a difference. Want just one example? In contrast to students attending other schools in similar neighborhoods, Green Dot students are nearly four times as likely to graduate from high school.

Surround yourself with the best in Tennessee
"We are by far the greatest staff. Beyond supporting each other, we hold each other accountable.
We borrow ideas from each other on how to be greater in our own classrooms.”
Shea Lewis, Bluff City High School
“It’s been noted we have the highest retention of teachers and the reason is the administration. We have a wonderful administrative staff that supports teachers 100 percent."
Albertina Herron, Wooddale Middle School
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Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee
4950 Fairley Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109
Phone: (901) 730-8160
GDPST prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability or need for special education services. GDPST welcomes and serves students regardless of English language proficiency, disability, or need for special education services.