Centennial High vs Exeter Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 277 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
Exeter Union High
Exeter · Public high · Grades 9–12
909 students
| Measure | Centennial High Compton, California | Exeter Union High Exeter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,343 | #709 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16334 of 16,910 | #12235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 908 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 26% |
| city | Compton | Exeter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Exeter Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 13.0).
- •Exeter Union High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 6%).
- •Exeter Union High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 33%).
- •Exeter Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 90.1%).
- •Centennial High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 24.6).
- •Exeter Union High is the larger school with 909 students compared with 908.
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 Exeter Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Exeter Union High ranks higher (34.8 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 Centennial High and Exeter Union High?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Compton and Exeter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 908. Exeter Union High: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and Exeter Union High rank in California?
Centennial High is 1281st of 1,343 and Exeter Union High is 709th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).