Burbank High vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 867 m 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
John Muir Middle
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,353 students
| Measure | Burbank High Burbank, California | John Muir Middle Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 1,343 | #229 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6665 of 16,910 | #4196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,457 | 1,353 |
| Enrollment | 2,457 | 1,353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 56.5).
- •John Muir Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Burbank High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 37.5%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 25.6).
- •Burbank High is the larger school with 2,457 students compared with 1,353.
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 John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (65.9 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 John Muir Middle?
About 867 m in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burbank High: 2,457. John Muir Middle: 1,353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burbank High and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Burbank High is 292nd of 1,343 and John Muir Middle is 229th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).