Driscoll Middle vs Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Driscoll Middle
Corpus Christi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed
Corpus Christi · Public high · Grades 9–12
248 students
| Measure | Driscoll Middle Corpus Christi, Texas | Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed Corpus Christi, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1465 of 1,684 | #453 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #12202 of 15,369 | #5847 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 524 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 84.5% |
| city | Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 28.5).
- •Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 38%).
- •Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 95.2%).
- •Driscoll Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.1).
- •Driscoll Middle is the larger school with 524 students compared with 248.
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 Driscoll Middle better than Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed?
On the Success Index (US), Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed ranks higher (59.8 vs 28.5 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 Driscoll Middle and Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Driscoll Middle: 524. Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Driscoll Middle and Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed rank in Texas?
Driscoll Middle is 1465th of 1,684 and Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed is 453rd of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).