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Sherwood Middle School vs. Hickory Ridge Middle School

Should you attend Sherwood Middle School or Hickory Ridge Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sherwood Middle School
3480 Rhodes Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hickory Ridge Middle School
3920 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Hickory Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 670 students in grades 6-8, Sherwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Serving 865 students in grades 6-8, Hickory Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
670 students
865 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sherwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hickory Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sherwood Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hickory Ridge Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sherwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hickory Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1741 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1473 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sherwood Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hickory Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(22-23 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
14%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sherwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sherwood Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hickory Ridge Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
222
343
Grade 7 Students
218
278
Grade 8 Students
230
244

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
28%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sherwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hickory Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
70%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sherwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hickory Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sherwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hickory Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sherwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hickory Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sherwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hickory Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sherwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hickory Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sherwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hickory Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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