Highland Oaks Elementary vs Southwind High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Oaks Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
Southwind High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
| Measure | Highland Oaks Elementary Memphis, Tennessee | Southwind High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 913 | #302 of 321 |
| National rank | #43728 of 50,301 | #16866 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 821 | 1,675 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 3.0).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2%).
- •Highland Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Southwind High is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 821.
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 Highland Oaks Elementary better than Southwind High?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Oaks Elementary ranks higher (21.8 vs 3.0 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 Highland Oaks Elementary and Southwind High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Oaks Elementary: 821. Southwind High: 1,675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Oaks Elementary and Southwind High rank in Tennessee?
Highland Oaks Elementary is 612th of 913 and Southwind High is 302nd of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).