Brown Deer Middle/High vs Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Deer Middle/High
Brown Deer · Public high · Grades 6–12
904 students
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
180 students
| Measure | Brown Deer Middle/High Brown Deer, Wisconsin | Darrell Lynn Hines Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 446 | #998 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11545 of 16,910 | #47475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 904 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 7.5% |
| city | Brown Deer | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Deer Middle/High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 15.3).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7.5%).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 67.2%).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 25.7).
- •Brown Deer Middle/High is the larger school with 904 students compared with 180.
- •Brown Deer Middle/High is a public school while Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brown Deer Middle/High better than Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Deer Middle/High ranks higher (37.6 vs 15.3 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 Brown Deer Middle/High and Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Brown Deer and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Deer Middle/High: 904. Darrell Lynn Hines Academy: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Deer Middle/High and Darrell Lynn Hines Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Brown Deer Middle/High is 302nd of 446 and Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is 998th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).