At a glance
Reported students
805
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Hickory Ridge Middle School: 805 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 749
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Hickory Ridge Middle School
Hickory Ridge Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Memphis. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 805 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (74.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%). English learners represent 15.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hickory Ridge Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic22.5%
- Black74.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Treadwell Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
764 reported students
Sherwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
743 reported students
Havenview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
696 reported students
American Way Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
693 reported students
Cordova Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
680 reported students
A. Maceo Walker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
641 reported students
Public schools near Hickory Ridge Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Middle School Middle · Charter · Achievement School District | 06–08 | 402 | 0.9 mi |
| Power Center Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 451 | 1.6 mi |
| Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 75 | 2.1 mi |
| Ridgeway Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 599 | 2.5 mi |
| Germantown Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 606 | 3.8 mi |
| Power Center Academy Middle School - Southeast Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 323 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Ridge Middle School
What grades does Hickory Ridge Middle School serve?
Hickory Ridge Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend Hickory Ridge Middle School?
Hickory Ridge Middle School reported 805 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 749 students.
Is Hickory Ridge Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hickory Ridge Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Memphis-Shelby County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Hickory Ridge Middle School in?
Hickory Ridge Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, based in Memphis, TN, which operates 209 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hickory Ridge Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kirby Middle School (0.9 mi), Power Center Academy Middle School (1.6 mi), Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.