Journey East Academy vs Kirby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.7 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 Middle School
Memphis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
402 students
| Measure | Journey East Academy Memphis, Tennessee | Kirby Middle School Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #821 of 913 | #298 of 307 |
| National rank | #49810 of 50,301 | #15358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 8% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Journey East Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.5 vs 1.5).
- •Journey East Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 8%).
- •Journey East Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Kirby Middle School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 376.
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 Journey East Academy better than Kirby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Journey East Academy ranks higher (8.5 vs 1.5 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 Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey East Academy: 376. Kirby Middle School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey East Academy and Kirby Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Journey East Academy is 821st of 913 and Kirby Middle School is 298th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).