Centennial High vs El Cerrito Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High
Corona · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,712 students
El Cerrito Middle
Corona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,218 students
| Measure | Centennial High Corona, California | El Cerrito Middle Corona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 1,343 | #400 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10092 of 16,910 | #7357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,712 | 1,218 |
| Enrollment | 2,712 | 1,218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Corona | Corona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Cerrito Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 43.4).
- •El Cerrito Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Centennial High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •El Cerrito Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 81.3%).
- •Centennial High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 27.1).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 2,712 students compared with 1,218.
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 El Cerrito Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Cerrito Middle ranks higher (51.3 vs 43.4 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 Centennial High and El Cerrito Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Corona and Corona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 2,712. El Cerrito Middle: 1,218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and El Cerrito Middle rank in California?
Centennial High is 505th of 1,343 and El Cerrito Middle is 400th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).