Brownell Middle vs Christopher High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownell Middle
Gilroy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
Christopher High
Gilroy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,630 students
| Measure | Brownell Middle Gilroy, California | Christopher High Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 1,334 | #461 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8350 of 15,369 | #9391 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 672 | 1,630 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 1,630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | Gilroy | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.7 vs 46.2).
- •Brownell Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Christopher High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Christopher High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 56.3%).
- •Brownell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.3).
- •Christopher High is the larger school with 1,630 students compared with 672.
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 Brownell Middle better than Christopher High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brownell Middle and Christopher High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gilroy and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownell Middle: 672. Christopher High: 1,630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownell Middle and Christopher High rank in California?
Brownell Middle is 466th of 1,334 and Christopher High is 461st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).