Highland Oaks Middle vs Southwind High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 3.2 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
Southwind High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
| Measure | Highland Oaks Middle Memphis, Tennessee | Southwind High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 307 | #302 of 321 |
| National rank | #15311 of 15,369 | #16866 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 537 | 1,675 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 1,675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 2% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Oaks Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (5.1 vs 3.0).
- •Highland Oaks Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2%).
- •Southwind High does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Southwind High is the larger school with 1,675 students compared with 537.
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 Southwind High?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Oaks Middle ranks higher (5.1 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 Middle and Southwind High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Oaks Middle: 537. Southwind High: 1,675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Oaks Middle and Southwind High rank in Tennessee?
Highland Oaks Middle is 266th of 307 and Southwind High is 302nd of 321 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).