Burroughs High vs William McKinley Elementary
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.
Burroughs High
Burbank · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,283 students
William McKinley Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Burroughs High Burbank, California | William McKinley Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 1,343 | #1759 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5867 of 16,910 | #23290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,283 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 2,283 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burroughs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 52.7).
- •William McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Burroughs High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Burroughs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 37.3%).
- •William McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.5).
- •Burroughs High is the larger school with 2,283 students compared with 440.
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 Burroughs High better than William McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burroughs High ranks higher (59.7 vs 52.7 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 Burroughs High and William McKinley Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs High: 2,283. William McKinley Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs High and William McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Burroughs High is 250th of 1,343 and William McKinley Elementary is 1759th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).