Hickory Ridge Middle vs Journey East Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Ridge Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
Journey East Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
376 students
| Measure | Hickory Ridge Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Journey East Academy Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 307 | #821 of 913 |
| National rank | #15334 of 15,369 | #49810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 805 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 24.5% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Journey East Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.5 vs 3.8).
- •Journey East Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 14%).
- •Journey East Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle is the larger school with 805 students compared with 376.
- •Hickory Ridge Middle is a public school while Journey East 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 Hickory Ridge Middle better than Journey East Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Journey East Academy ranks higher (8.5 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 Middle and Journey East Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Ridge Middle: 805. Journey East Academy: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Ridge Middle and Journey East Academy rank in Tennessee?
Hickory Ridge Middle is 277th of 307 and Journey East Academy is 821st of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).