Dunbar Elementary vs Melrose High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 782 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students
Melrose High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students
| Measure | Dunbar Elementary Memphis, Tennessee | Melrose High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #743 of 913 | #297 of 321 |
| National rank | #48462 of 50,301 | #16854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 206 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 3.8).
- •Dunbar Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 645 students compared with 206.
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 Dunbar Elementary better than Melrose High?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Elementary ranks higher (13.1 vs 3.8 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 Dunbar Elementary and Melrose High?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Elementary: 206. Melrose High: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Elementary and Melrose High rank in Tennessee?
Dunbar Elementary is 743rd of 913 and Melrose High is 297th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).