Jessie Nelson Academy vs Richard D. Browning High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jessie Nelson Academy
Signal Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
Richard D. Browning High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
340 students
| Measure | Jessie Nelson Academy Signal Hill, California | Richard D. Browning High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 1,334 | #1014 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10711 of 15,369 | #14581 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 832 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Signal Hill | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessie Nelson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 24.0).
- •Richard D. Browning High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 80.5%).
- •Richard D. Browning High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 26.0).
- •Jessie Nelson Academy is the larger school with 832 students compared with 340.
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 Jessie Nelson Academy better than Richard D. Browning High?
On the Success Index (US), Jessie Nelson Academy ranks higher (35.7 vs 24.0 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 Jessie Nelson Academy and Richard D. Browning High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Signal Hill and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie Nelson Academy: 832. Richard D. Browning High: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie Nelson Academy and Richard D. Browning High rank in California?
Jessie Nelson Academy is 615th of 1,334 and Richard D. Browning High is 1014th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).