Colonial Middle vs Memphis Merit Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Memphis Merit Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students
| Measure | Colonial Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Memphis Merit Academy Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #212 of 307 | – |
| National rank | #14282 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,034 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Middle is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 424.
- •Colonial Middle is a public school while Memphis Merit Academy 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 Colonial Middle better than Memphis Merit Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colonial Middle and Memphis Merit Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Middle: 1,034. Memphis Merit Academy: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Middle and Memphis Merit Academy rank in Tennessee?
Colonial Middle is 212th of 307 and Memphis Merit Academy is unranked among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).