Kirby High vs Kirby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 520 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirby High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
699 students
Kirby Middle School
Memphis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
402 students
| Measure | Kirby High Memphis, Tennessee | Kirby Middle School Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 321 | #298 of 307 |
| National rank | #16853 of 16,910 | #15358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 699 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 8% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirby High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (3.8 vs 1.5).
- •Kirby Middle School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Kirby High does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Kirby High is the larger school with 699 students compared with 402.
- •Kirby High is a public school while Kirby Middle 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 Kirby High better than Kirby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kirby High ranks higher (3.8 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 Kirby High and Kirby Middle School?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirby High: 699. Kirby Middle School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirby High and Kirby Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Kirby High is 296th of 321 and Kirby Middle School is 298th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).