Benjamin Franklin Senior High vs Bushnell Way Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km 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
Bushnell Way Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
157 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Senior High Los Angeles, California | Bushnell Way Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 1,343 | #5197 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10652 of 16,910 | #48458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,284 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 12% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 13.1).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 17%).
- •Bushnell Way Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 87.4%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin Senior High is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 157.
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 Bushnell Way Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Senior High ranks higher (41.2 vs 13.1 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 Senior High and Bushnell Way Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High: 1,284. Bushnell Way Elementary: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Senior High and Bushnell Way Elementary rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Senior High is 552nd of 1,343 and Bushnell Way Elementary is 5197th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).