Colonial Middle vs Willow Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.6 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
Willow Oaks Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
| Measure | Colonial Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Willow Oaks Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 307 | #683 of 913 |
| National rank | #14282 of 15,369 | #46455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •Willow Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Colonial Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Colonial Middle is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 620.
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 Willow Oaks Elementary?
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 Willow Oaks Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Middle: 1,034. Willow Oaks Elementary: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Middle and Willow Oaks Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Colonial Middle is 212th of 307 and Willow Oaks Elementary is 683rd of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).