Branham High vs Leigh High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Leigh High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,884 students
| Measure | Branham High San Jose, California | Leigh High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,343 | #113 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4999 of 16,910 | #3327 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,820 | 1,884 |
| Enrollment | 1,820 | 1,884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leigh High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 63.1).
- •Leigh High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Leigh High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Leigh High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 31.4%).
- •Branham High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.5).
- •Leigh High is the larger school with 1,884 students compared with 1,820.
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 Leigh High?
On the Success Index (US), Leigh High ranks higher (69.9 vs 63.1 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 Leigh High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branham High: 1,820. Leigh High: 1,884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branham High and Leigh High rank in California?
Branham High is 197th of 1,343 and Leigh High is 113th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).