Colonial Middle vs The Excel Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.7 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
The Excel Center
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students
| Measure | Colonial Middle Memphis, Tennessee | The Excel Center Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 307 | #321 of 321 |
| National rank | #14282 of 15,369 | #16901 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,034 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 2.5% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 0.5).
- •Colonial Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 2.5%).
- •Colonial Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 2.5%).
- •Colonial Middle is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 457.
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 The Excel Center?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Middle ranks higher (16.9 vs 0.5 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 Colonial Middle and The Excel Center?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Middle: 1,034. The Excel Center: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Middle and The Excel Center rank in Tennessee?
Colonial Middle is 212th of 307 and The Excel Center is 321st of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).