Augustus Hawkins High vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 380 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
John Muir Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
624 students
| Measure | Augustus Hawkins High Los Angeles, California | John Muir Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,343 | #1312 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16605 of 16,910 | #15251 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,122 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 8% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Augustus Hawkins High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.9 vs 7.4).
- •John Muir Middle does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Augustus Hawkins High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Augustus Hawkins High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.7%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 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 John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Augustus Hawkins High ranks higher (9.9 vs 7.4 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 John Muir Middle?
About 380 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Augustus Hawkins High: 1,122. John Muir Middle: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Augustus Hawkins High and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Augustus Hawkins High is 1319th of 1,343 and John Muir Middle is 1312th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).