B. T. Washington High vs Downtown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B. T. Washington High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 6–12
436 students
Downtown Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
784 students
| Measure | B. T. Washington High Memphis, Tennessee | Downtown Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 321 | #439 of 913 |
| National rank | #16737 of 16,910 | #37784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 45% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 7.8).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Downtown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 5%).
- •Downtown Elementary is the larger school with 784 students compared with 436.
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 B. T. Washington High better than Downtown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 7.8 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 B. T. Washington High and Downtown Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. T. Washington High: 436. Downtown Elementary: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. T. Washington High and Downtown Elementary rank in Tennessee?
B. T. Washington High is 268th of 321 and Downtown Elementary is 439th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).