Douglass High vs Jackson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglass High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
604 students
Jackson Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
| Measure | Douglass High Memphis, Tennessee | Jackson Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 321 | #634 of 913 |
| National rank | #16864 of 16,910 | #44901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 3.0).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Douglass High is the larger school with 604 students compared with 322.
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 Douglass High better than Jackson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Elementary ranks higher (19.9 vs 3.0 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 Douglass High and Jackson Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass High: 604. Jackson Elementary: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass High and Jackson Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Douglass High is 300th of 321 and Jackson Elementary is 634th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).