Carver Elementary vs Centennial High
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.
Carver Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
293 students
Centennial High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Los Angeles, California | Centennial High Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5365 of 5,693 | #1281 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49050 of 50,301 | #16334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 32.6 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 6% |
| city | Los Angeles | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.0 vs 11.4).
- •Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 6%).
- •Centennial High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Centennial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 91.8%).
- •Centennial High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 32.6).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 908 students compared with 293.
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 Carver Elementary better than Centennial High?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial High ranks higher (13.0 vs 11.4 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 Carver Elementary and Centennial High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 293. Centennial High: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Centennial High rank in California?
Carver Elementary is 5365th of 5,693 and Centennial High is 1281st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).