Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle vs Marshall (Thurgood) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 221 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle
San Francisco Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
363 students
Marshall (Thurgood) High
San Francisco Β· Public high Β· Grades 8β12
475 students
| Measure | Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle San Francisco, California | Marshall (Thurgood) High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #843 of 1,334 | #1178 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12906 of 15,369 | #15669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6β8 | Grades 8β12 |
| Students | 363 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 12% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 17.6).
- β’Marshall (Thurgood) High does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- β’Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- β’Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 78.9%).
- β’Marshall (Thurgood) High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- β’Marshall (Thurgood) High is the larger school with 475 students compared with 363.
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 Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle better than Marshall (Thurgood) High?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle ranks higher (24.7 vs 17.6 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 Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle and Marshall (Thurgood) High?
About 221 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle: 363. Marshall (Thurgood) High: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle and Marshall (Thurgood) High rank in California?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle is 843rd of 1,334 and Marshall (Thurgood) High is 1178th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).