Bud Carson Middle vs Jefferson
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.
Bud Carson Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Jefferson
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
| Measure | Bud Carson Middle Hawthorne, California | Jefferson Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #782 of 1,334 | #2478 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12461 of 15,369 | #31458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 601 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 51% |
| city | Hawthorne | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 27.1).
- •Jefferson does better on math proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Jefferson does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Jefferson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Bud Carson Middle does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 28.9).
- •Bud Carson Middle is the larger school with 601 students compared with 549.
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 Bud Carson Middle better than Jefferson?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson ranks higher (40.7 vs 27.1 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 Bud Carson Middle and Jefferson?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bud Carson Middle: 601. Jefferson: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bud Carson Middle and Jefferson rank in California?
Bud Carson Middle is 782nd of 1,334 and Jefferson is 2478th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).