A. Maceo Walker Middle vs Hillcrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. Maceo Walker Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
Hillcrest High School
Memphis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
476 students
| Measure | A. Maceo Walker Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Hillcrest High School Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 307 | #278 of 321 |
| National rank | #15145 of 15,369 | #16798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 641 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 12% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. Maceo Walker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.3 vs 6.2).
- •A. Maceo Walker Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •A. Maceo Walker Middle is the larger school with 641 students compared with 476.
- •A. Maceo Walker Middle is a public school while Hillcrest High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A. Maceo Walker Middle better than Hillcrest High School?
On the Success Index (US), A. Maceo Walker Middle ranks higher (9.3 vs 6.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A. Maceo Walker Middle and Hillcrest High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. Maceo Walker Middle: 641. Hillcrest High School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. Maceo Walker Middle and Hillcrest High School rank in Tennessee?
A. Maceo Walker Middle is 246th of 307 and Hillcrest High School is 278th of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).