Douglass High vs Promise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.0 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
Promise Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Douglass High Memphis, Tennessee | Promise Academy Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 3 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 321 | #731 of 913 |
| National rank | #16864 of 16,910 | #48031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Promise Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 3.0).
- •Promise Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Douglass High is the larger school with 604 students compared with 282.
- •Douglass High is a public school while Promise Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Promise Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Promise Academy ranks higher (14.2 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 Promise Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass High: 604. Promise Academy: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass High and Promise Academy rank in Tennessee?
Douglass High is 300th of 321 and Promise Academy is 731st of 913 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).