Benjamin Franklin Senior High vs Buchanan Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 787 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,284 students
Buchanan Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Senior High Los Angeles, California | Buchanan Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 1,343 | #2469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10652 of 16,910 | #31372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,284 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.2 vs 40.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 87.4%).
- •Buchanan Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.1).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 278.
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 Senior High better than Buchanan Street Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benjamin Franklin Senior High and Buchanan Street Elementary?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High: 1,284. Buchanan Street Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Senior High and Buchanan Street Elementary rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High is 552nd of 1,343 and Buchanan Street Elementary is 2469th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).