Richard D. Browning High vs Wilson High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Wilson High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,349 students
| Measure | Richard D. Browning High Long Beach, California | Wilson High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1014 of 1,343 | #592 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14581 of 16,910 | #11057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 340 | 3,349 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 3,349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 63% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 24.0).
- •Wilson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 75.9%).
- •Richard D. Browning High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.9).
- •Wilson High is the larger school with 3,349 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 Wilson High?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson High ranks higher (39.6 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 Wilson High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard D. Browning High: 340. Wilson High: 3,349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard D. Browning High and Wilson High rank in California?
Richard D. Browning High is 1014th of 1,343 and Wilson High is 592nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).