Hickory Ridge Middle vs Kirby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.5 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
Kirby Middle School
Memphis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
402 students
| Measure | Hickory Ridge Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Kirby Middle School Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 307 | #298 of 307 |
| National rank | #15334 of 15,369 | #15358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 805 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 8% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (3.8 vs 1.5).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (14% vs 8%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •Hickory Ridge Middle is the larger school with 805 students compared with 402.
- •Hickory Ridge Middle is a public school while Kirby Middle School 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 Kirby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Ridge Middle ranks higher (3.8 vs 1.5 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 Kirby Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Ridge Middle: 805. Kirby Middle School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Ridge Middle and Kirby Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Hickory Ridge Middle is 277th of 307 and Kirby Middle School is 298th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).