Burbank High vs Burroughs 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.
Burbank High
Burbank · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,457 students
Burroughs High
Burbank · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,283 students
| Measure | Burbank High Burbank, California | Burroughs High Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 1,343 | #250 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6665 of 16,910 | #5867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,457 | 2,283 |
| Enrollment | 2,457 | 2,283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burroughs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 56.5).
- •Burbank High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Burroughs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 37.4%).
- •Burroughs High does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.6).
- •Burbank High is the larger school with 2,457 students compared with 2,283.
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 Burbank High better than Burroughs High?
On the Success Index (US), Burroughs High ranks higher (59.7 vs 56.5 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 Burbank High and Burroughs High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burbank High: 2,457. Burroughs High: 2,283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burbank High and Burroughs High rank in California?
Burbank High is 292nd of 1,343 and Burroughs High is 250th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).