Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle vs Centennial High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
Centennial High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students
| Measure | Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | Centennial High Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1029 of 1,334 | #1281 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14133 of 15,369 | #16334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 441 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 6% |
| city | Los Angeles | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 13.0).
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Centennial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 95.9%).
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.2).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 908 students compared with 441.
- •Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is a charter school while Centennial High 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 Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle better than Centennial High?
On the Success Index (US), Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle ranks higher (17.8 vs 13.0 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 Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle and Centennial High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle: 441. Centennial High: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle and Centennial High rank in California?
Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle is 1029th of 1,334 and Centennial High is 1281st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).