Augustus Hawkins High vs Fifty-Second Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Augustus Hawkins High
Los Angeles Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
1,122 students
Fifty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
606 students
| Measure | Augustus Hawkins High Los Angeles, California | Fifty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,343 | #5395 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16605 of 16,910 | #49170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9β12 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 1,122 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 18% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Fifty-Second Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.0 vs 9.9).
- β’Fifty-Second Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7.5%).
- β’Fifty-Second Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.7).
- β’Augustus Hawkins High is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 606.
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 Fifty-Second Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fifty-Second Street Elementary ranks higher (11.0 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 Fifty-Second Street Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Augustus Hawkins High: 1,122. Fifty-Second Street Elementary: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Augustus Hawkins High and Fifty-Second Street Elementary rank in California?
Augustus Hawkins High is 1319th of 1,343 and Fifty-Second Street Elementary is 5395th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).