Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS vs Soulsville Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
99 students
Soulsville Charter School
Memphis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
651 students
| Measure | Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS Memphis, Tennessee | Soulsville Charter School Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 913 | #260 of 321 |
| National rank | #48010 of 50,301 | #16654 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 99 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 9.4).
- •Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Soulsville Charter School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Soulsville Charter School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 99.
- •Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS is a public school while Soulsville Charter 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 Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS better than Soulsville Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS ranks higher (14.2 vs 9.4 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 Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS and Soulsville Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS: 99. Soulsville Charter School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS and Soulsville Charter School rank in Tennessee?
Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS is 728th of 913 and Soulsville Charter School is 260th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).