Germantown High vs Ridgeway High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Germantown High
Germantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,719 students
Ridgeway High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
695 students
| Measure | Germantown High Germantown, Tennessee | Ridgeway High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 321 | #293 of 321 |
| National rank | #15057 of 16,910 | #16850 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,719 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 4% |
| city | Germantown | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Germantown High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 3.9).
- •Germantown High does better on math proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Germantown High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 20%).
- •Germantown High is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 695.
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 Germantown High better than Ridgeway High?
On the Success Index (US), Germantown High ranks higher (21.3 vs 3.9 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 Germantown High and Ridgeway High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Germantown High: 1,719. Ridgeway High: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Germantown High and Ridgeway High rank in Tennessee?
Germantown High is 175th of 321 and Ridgeway High is 293rd of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).