Centennial High vs Compton Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students
Compton Early College High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students
| Measure | Centennial High Compton, California | Compton Early College High Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,343 | #436 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16334 of 16,910 | #8842 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 908 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 30.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 42% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Compton Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 13.0).
- •Compton Early College High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 6%).
- •Compton Early College High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 33%).
- •Compton Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 90.1%).
- •Centennial High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 30.9).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 908 students compared with 556.
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 Centennial High better than Compton Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Compton Early College High ranks higher (48.2 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 Centennial High and Compton Early College High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 908. Compton Early College High: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and Compton Early College High rank in California?
Centennial High is 1281st of 1,343 and Compton Early College High is 436th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).