Lawndale High vs Lucille J. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 695 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawndale High
Lawndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,403 students
Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Lawndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
| Measure | Lawndale High Lawndale, California | Lucille J. Smith Elementary Lawndale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #976 of 1,343 | #2503 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14306 of 16,910 | #31669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,403 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 50% |
| city | Lawndale | Lawndale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucille J. Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 25.4).
- •Lucille J. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 16%).
- •Lucille J. Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Lawndale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 84.3%).
- •Lawndale High does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 25.5).
- •Lawndale High is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 331.
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 Lawndale High better than Lucille J. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucille J. Smith Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 25.4 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 Lawndale High and Lucille J. Smith Elementary?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Lawndale and Lawndale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawndale High: 1,403. Lucille J. Smith Elementary: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawndale High and Lucille J. Smith Elementary rank in California?
Lawndale High is 976th of 1,343 and Lucille J. Smith Elementary is 2503rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).