Memphis Merit Academy vs Willow Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memphis Merit Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students
Willow Oaks Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students
| Measure | Memphis Merit Academy Memphis, Tennessee | Willow Oaks Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #683 of 913 |
| National rank | – | #46455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | – | 20% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 620 students compared with 424.
- •Memphis Merit Academy is a charter school while Willow Oaks Elementary 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis Merit Academy better than Willow Oaks Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Memphis Merit Academy and Willow Oaks Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memphis Merit Academy: 424. Willow Oaks Elementary: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memphis Merit Academy and Willow Oaks Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Memphis Merit Academy is unranked and Willow Oaks Elementary is 683rd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).