Leadership Public Schools - Hayward vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Hayward · Charter high · Grades 9–12
573 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
669 students
| Measure | Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Hayward, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,343 | #666 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9688 of 16,910 | #11359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 573 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 32.7).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 82.8%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.0).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 669 students compared with 573.
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is a charter school while Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Leadership Public Schools - Hayward better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leadership Public Schools - Hayward ranks higher (45.0 vs 32.7 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 Leadership Public Schools - Hayward and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward: 573. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leadership Public Schools - Hayward and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in California?
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is 481st of 1,343 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 666th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).