Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs Herbert Hoover High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
Herbert Hoover High
Glendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,590 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale, California | Herbert Hoover High Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #783 of 5,693 | #621 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10850 of 50,301 | #11372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 608 | 1,590 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 1,590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 33% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 38.3).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 33%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 51%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 54.2%).
- •Herbert Hoover High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.3).
- •Herbert Hoover High is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 608.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary better than Herbert Hoover High?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 38.3 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Herbert Hoover High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 608. Herbert Hoover High: 1,590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Herbert Hoover High rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 783rd of 5,693 and Herbert Hoover High is 621st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).