Central High vs Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,331 students
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High
Memphis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
667 students
| Measure | Central High Memphis, Tennessee | Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 321 | #275 of 321 |
| National rank | #15852 of 16,910 | #16790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,331 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 12% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 6.5).
- •Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 14%).
- •Central High is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 667.
- •Central High is a public school while Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High 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 Central High better than Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (16.5 vs 6.5 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 Central High and Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 1,331. Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High rank in Tennessee?
Central High is 217th of 321 and Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High is 275th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).