Colonial Middle vs Overton High
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.
Colonial Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Overton High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,417 students
| Measure | Colonial Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Overton High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 307 | #272 of 321 |
| National rank | #14282 of 15,369 | #16759 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,034 | 1,417 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 1,417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 4% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 7.4).
- •Colonial Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 4%).
- •Overton High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Overton High is the larger school with 1,417 students compared with 1,034.
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 Overton High?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Middle ranks higher (16.9 vs 7.4 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 Colonial Middle and Overton High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Middle: 1,034. Overton High: 1,417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Middle and Overton High rank in Tennessee?
Colonial Middle is 212th of 307 and Overton High is 272nd of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).