Heritage High vs William B. Bristow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage High
Brentwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,566 students
William B. Bristow Middle
Brentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,223 students
| Measure | Heritage High Brentwood, California | William B. Bristow Middle Brentwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 1,343 | #410 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2734 of 16,910 | #7539 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,566 | 1,223 |
| Enrollment | 2,566 | 1,223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| city | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 50.6).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 61%).
- •Heritage High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.5).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 2,566 students compared with 1,223.
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 Heritage High better than William B. Bristow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (72.3 vs 50.6 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 Heritage High and William B. Bristow Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High: 2,566. William B. Bristow Middle: 1,223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High and William B. Bristow Middle rank in California?
Heritage High is 86th of 1,343 and William B. Bristow Middle is 410th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).