Promise Academy vs Vollentine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Promise Academy
Memphis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Vollentine Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Promise Academy Memphis, Tennessee | Vollentine Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #731 of 913 | #702 of 913 |
| National rank | #48031 of 50,301 | #47219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vollentine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 14.2).
- •Vollentine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Vollentine Elementary is the larger school with 319 students compared with 282.
- •Promise Academy is a charter school while Vollentine 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 Promise Academy better than Vollentine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vollentine Elementary ranks higher (15.9 vs 14.2 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 Promise Academy and Vollentine Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Promise Academy: 282. Vollentine Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Promise Academy and Vollentine Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Promise Academy is 731st of 913 and Vollentine Elementary is 702nd of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).