Centennial High vs KIPP Compton Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 478 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students
KIPP Compton Community
Compton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
783 students
| Measure | Centennial High Compton, California | KIPP Compton Community Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,343 | #4226 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16334 of 16,910 | #44101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 908 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 6% | – |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Compton Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 13.0).
- •KIPP Compton Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 90.1%).
- •Centennial High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 25.3).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 908 students compared with 783.
- •Centennial High is a public school while KIPP Compton Community is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 KIPP Compton Community?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Compton Community ranks higher (21.2 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 KIPP Compton Community?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 908. KIPP Compton Community: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and KIPP Compton Community rank in California?
Centennial High is 1281st of 1,343 and KIPP Compton Community is 4226th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).