Hickory Ridge Elementary vs Kirby High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Ridge Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
Kirby High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
699 students
| Measure | Hickory Ridge Elementary Memphis, Tennessee | Kirby High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #542 of 913 | #296 of 321 |
| National rank | #40996 of 50,301 | #16853 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 581 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 7.5% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 3.8).
- •Hickory Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 7.5%).
- •Hickory Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Kirby High is the larger school with 699 students compared with 581.
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 Hickory Ridge Elementary better than Kirby High?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Ridge Elementary ranks higher (26.1 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 Hickory Ridge Elementary and Kirby High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Ridge Elementary: 581. Kirby High: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Ridge Elementary and Kirby High rank in Tennessee?
Hickory Ridge Elementary is 542nd of 913 and Kirby High is 296th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).