Highland Oaks Middle vs Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Oaks Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast
Memphis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
323 students
| Measure | Highland Oaks Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 307 | #261 of 307 |
| National rank | #15311 of 15,369 | #15302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 537 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 15% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (5.1 vs 5.7).
- •Highland Oaks Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •Highland Oaks Middle is the larger school with 537 students compared with 323.
- •Highland Oaks Middle is a public school while Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast 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 Highland Oaks Middle better than Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast?
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 Highland Oaks Middle and Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Oaks Middle: 537. Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Oaks Middle and Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast rank in Tennessee?
Highland Oaks Middle is 266th of 307 and Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast is 261st of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).