Journey East Academy vs Kirby High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Journey East Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
376 students
Kirby High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
699 students
| Measure | Journey East Academy Memphis, Tennessee | Kirby High Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #821 of 913 | #296 of 321 |
| National rank | #49810 of 50,301 | #16853 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 376 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Journey East Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.5 vs 3.8).
- •Journey East Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Journey East Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Kirby High is the larger school with 699 students compared with 376.
- •Journey East Academy is a charter school while Kirby High is a public 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Journey East Academy better than Kirby High?
On the Success Index (US), Journey East Academy ranks higher (8.5 vs 3.8 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 Journey East Academy and Kirby High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey East Academy: 376. Kirby High: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey East Academy and Kirby High rank in Tennessee?
Journey East Academy is 821st of 913 and Kirby High is 296th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).