Augustus Hawkins High vs Budlong Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 687 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Augustus Hawkins High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,122 students
Budlong Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students
| Measure | Augustus Hawkins High Los Angeles, California | Budlong Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,343 | #5337 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16605 of 16,910 | #48953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,122 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 23% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Budlong Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.7 vs 9.9).
- •Budlong Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •Augustus Hawkins High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Budlong Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 98.5%).
- •Budlong Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.7).
- •Augustus Hawkins High is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 624.
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 Augustus Hawkins High better than Budlong Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Budlong Avenue Elementary ranks higher (11.7 vs 9.9 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 Augustus Hawkins High and Budlong Avenue Elementary?
About 687 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Augustus Hawkins High: 1,122. Budlong Avenue Elementary: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Augustus Hawkins High and Budlong Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Augustus Hawkins High is 1319th of 1,343 and Budlong Avenue Elementary is 5337th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).