Douglass High vs Kingsbury Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.6 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
Kingsbury Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Douglass High Memphis, Tennessee | Kingsbury Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 321 | #497 of 913 |
| National rank | #16864 of 16,910 | #40085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 47% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsbury Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 3.0).
- •Kingsbury Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •Kingsbury Elementary does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Douglass High is the larger school with 604 students compared with 506.
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 Kingsbury Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsbury Elementary ranks higher (27.5 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 Kingsbury Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass High: 604. Kingsbury Elementary: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass High and Kingsbury Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Douglass High is 300th of 321 and Kingsbury Elementary is 497th of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).