Centennial High vs Half Moon Bay High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 546 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
Half Moon Bay High
Half Moon Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
| Measure | Centennial High Compton, California | Half Moon Bay High Half Moon Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,343 | #325 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16334 of 16,910 | #7289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 908 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 36% |
| city | Compton | Half Moon Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Half Moon Bay High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 13.0).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 6%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 90.1%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.2).
- •Half Moon Bay High is the larger school with 911 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 Half Moon Bay High?
On the Success Index (US), Half Moon Bay High ranks higher (54.1 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 Half Moon Bay High?
About 546 km in a straight line, between Compton and Half Moon Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 908. Half Moon Bay High: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and Half Moon Bay High rank in California?
Centennial High is 1281st of 1,343 and Half Moon Bay High is 325th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).