Richard D. Browning High vs Willard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard D. Browning High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
340 students
Willard Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
| Measure | Richard D. Browning High Long Beach, California | Willard Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1014 of 1,343 | #2873 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14581 of 16,910 | #35006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 24.0).
- •Willard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 75.9%).
- •Richard D. Browning High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 28.1).
- •Willard Elementary is the larger school with 534 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 Richard D. Browning High better than Willard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elementary ranks higher (35.5 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 Richard D. Browning High and Willard Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard D. Browning High: 340. Willard Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard D. Browning High and Willard Elementary rank in California?
Richard D. Browning High is 1014th of 1,343 and Willard Elementary is 2873rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).