American Way Middle vs Sharpe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Way Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
Sharpe Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
| Measure | American Way Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Sharpe Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 1 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 307 | #876 of 913 |
| National rank | #15362 of 15,369 | #50226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 693 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharpe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (4.3 vs 1.2).
- •Sharpe Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Sharpe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •American Way Middle is the larger school with 693 students compared with 301.
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 American Way Middle better than Sharpe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sharpe Elementary ranks higher (4.3 vs 1.2 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 American Way Middle and Sharpe Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Way Middle: 693. Sharpe Elementary: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Way Middle and Sharpe Elementary rank in Tennessee?
American Way Middle is 300th of 307 and Sharpe Elementary is 876th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).