Hickory Ridge Middle vs Kirby High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 998 m 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
Kirby High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
699 students
| Measure | Hickory Ridge Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Kirby High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 307 | #296 of 321 |
| National rank | #15334 of 15,369 | #16853 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 805 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 7.5% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (3.8 vs 3.8).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7.5%).
- •Kirby High does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle is the larger school with 805 students compared with 699.
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 Kirby High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hickory Ridge Middle and Kirby High?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Ridge Middle: 805. Kirby High: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Ridge Middle and Kirby High rank in Tennessee?
Hickory Ridge Middle is 277th of 307 and Kirby High is 296th of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).