Brawley Union High vs J. W. Oakley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brawley Union High
Brawley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,863 students
J. W. Oakley Elementary
Brawley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
| Measure | Brawley Union High Brawley, California | J. W. Oakley Elementary Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,343 | #3269 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10381 of 16,910 | #38085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,863 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| city | Brawley | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brawley Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 30.7).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Brawley Union High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Brawley Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 86.1%).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.3).
- •Brawley Union High is the larger school with 1,863 students compared with 654.
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 Brawley Union High better than J. W. Oakley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brawley Union High ranks higher (42.3 vs 30.7 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 Brawley Union High and J. W. Oakley Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Brawley and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brawley Union High: 1,863. J. W. Oakley Elementary: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brawley Union High and J. W. Oakley Elementary rank in California?
Brawley Union High is 525th of 1,343 and J. W. Oakley Elementary is 3269th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).