Humes School, Elvis’ Alma Mater, to Close

The school was part of an experiment by state lawmakers.


Humes Middle School in North Memphis will close at the end of this school year, in a last-minute decision by Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The closure coincides with the end of Humes’ charter under the state’s takeover district for low-performing schools. (Caroline Bauman / Chalkbeat)

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