Gibson El vs Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibson El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed
Corpus Christi · Public high · Grades 9–12
248 students
| Measure | Gibson El Corpus Christi, Texas | Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed Corpus Christi, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4228 of 4,686 | #453 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #42746 of 50,301 | #5847 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 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 23.3).
- •Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 37%).
- •Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 91.7%).
- •Gibson El does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.1).
- •Gibson El is the larger school with 421 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 Gibson El 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 23.3 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 Gibson El and Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson El: 421. Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson El and Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed rank in Texas?
Gibson El is 4228th of 4,686 and Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical Ed is 453rd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).