Burlingame High vs Manuel Dominguez High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 556 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlingame High
Burlingame · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students
Manuel Dominguez High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
| Measure | Burlingame High Burlingame, California | Manuel Dominguez High Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,343 | #1256 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2175 of 16,910 | #16127 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,583 | 1,582 |
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 9% |
| city | Burlingame | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burlingame High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 14.5).
- •Burlingame High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 9%).
- •Burlingame High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 39%).
- •Burlingame High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 91.5%).
- •Burlingame High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.0).
- •Burlingame High is the larger school with 1,583 students compared with 1,582.
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 Burlingame High better than Manuel Dominguez High?
On the Success Index (US), Burlingame High ranks higher (74.8 vs 14.5 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 Burlingame High and Manuel Dominguez High?
About 556 km in a straight line, between Burlingame and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlingame High: 1,583. Manuel Dominguez High: 1,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlingame High and Manuel Dominguez High rank in California?
Burlingame High is 58th of 1,343 and Manuel Dominguez High is 1256th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).