- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Memphis, TN
Hickory Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470014801615
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Ridge Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools.
- #12 of 35
- middle schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 805
- students enrolled
Hickory Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Ridge Middle ranks #12 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014801615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Hickory Ridge Middle grew from 803 students in 2022-23 to 865 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 470014801615 · Memphis, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Hickory Ridge Middle grew from 803 students in 2022-23 to 865 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hickory Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- White Station
White Station High
2,046 students
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- This school 805
Hickory Ridge Middle
805 students
What this shows Hickory Ridge Middle reports 805 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Ridge Middle compares
Hickory Ridge Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 2.6%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Hickory Ridge Middle is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Memphis-Shelby County Schools reports $13,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Memphis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
White Station Middle
Standard public school
1,127 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Colonial Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kate Bond Middle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Middle School
Standard public school
764 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Middle
Standard public school
743 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Havenview Middle
Standard public school
696 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Ridge Middle
How many students attend Hickory Ridge Middle?
Hickory Ridge Middle has 805 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 865 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge Middle is 17.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Ridge Middle is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Ridge Middle?
Hickory Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hickory Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Ridge Middle ranks #12 of 35 middle schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Hickory Ridge Middle, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), White Station High (2,046 students), and Germantown High (1,719 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.