Brawley Union High vs Padilla-Pace 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.
Brawley Union High
Brawley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,863 students
Padilla-Pace Middle
Brawley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
| Measure | Brawley Union High Brawley, California | Padilla-Pace Middle Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,343 | #1067 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10381 of 16,910 | #14321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,863 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Brawley | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brawley Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 16.7).
- •Brawley Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 83.8%).
- •Padilla-Pace Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 23.3).
- •Brawley Union High is the larger school with 1,863 students compared with 445.
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 Padilla-Pace Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Brawley Union High ranks higher (42.3 vs 16.7 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 Padilla-Pace Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brawley and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brawley Union High: 1,863. Padilla-Pace Middle: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brawley Union High and Padilla-Pace Middle rank in California?
Brawley Union High is 525th of 1,343 and Padilla-Pace Middle is 1067th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).