Branham High vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branham High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students
John Muir Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Branham High San Jose, California | John Muir Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,343 | #499 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4999 of 16,910 | #8910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,820 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 1,820 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branham High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 44.1).
- •Branham High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Branham High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Branham High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 54.2%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.7).
- •Branham High is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 722.
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 Branham High better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Branham High ranks higher (63.1 vs 44.1 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 Branham High and John Muir Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branham High: 1,820. John Muir Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branham High and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Branham High is 197th of 1,343 and John Muir Middle is 499th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).