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Southwind High School vs. Germantown High School

Should you attend Southwind High School or Germantown High 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
Southwind High School
7900 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Germantown High School
7653 Old Poplar Pike
Germantown, TN 38138
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Germantown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,622 students in grades 9-12, Southwind High 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 22% (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).
Serving 1,765 students in grades 9-12, Germantown High 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,622 students
1,765 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwind High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Germantown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwind High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Germantown High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
97 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwind High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Germantown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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

#1521 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#1290 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwind High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Germantown High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
8%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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.
22%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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.
16%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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.
84%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
92%
(Top 20% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southwind High School with the average graduation rate 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 graduation rate of Germantown High School with the average graduation rate 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southwind High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Germantown High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
407
454
Grade 10 Students
446
445
Grade 11 Students
410
406
Grade 12 Students
359
460

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwind High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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 Asian at Germantown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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.
% Hispanic
17%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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
78%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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.
0.37
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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
59%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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
9%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwind High 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 Germantown High 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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