Milpitas High vs William Burnett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milpitas High
Milpitas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,926 students
William Burnett Elementary
Milpitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
456 students
| Measure | Milpitas High Milpitas, California | William Burnett Elementary Milpitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,343 | #1344 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4387 of 16,910 | #17965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,926 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 2,926 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Milpitas | Milpitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milpitas High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 60.4).
- •Milpitas High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Milpitas High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Milpitas High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 46.1%).
- •Milpitas High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.0).
- •Milpitas High is the larger school with 2,926 students compared with 456.
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 Milpitas High better than William Burnett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Milpitas High ranks higher (65.6 vs 60.4 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 Milpitas High and William Burnett Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Milpitas and Milpitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milpitas High: 2,926. William Burnett Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milpitas High and William Burnett Elementary rank in California?
Milpitas High is 165th of 1,343 and William Burnett Elementary is 1344th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).