Clinton William Jefferson vs Whaley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton William Jefferson
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
Whaley Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
429 students
| Measure | Clinton William Jefferson Compton, California | Whaley Middle Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2922 of 5,693 | #1037 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35436 of 50,301 | #14173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 692 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clinton William Jefferson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 17.6).
- •Clinton William Jefferson does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Clinton William Jefferson does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Clinton William Jefferson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 92.8%).
- •Whaley Middle does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 25.6).
- •Clinton William Jefferson is the larger school with 692 students compared with 429.
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 Clinton William Jefferson better than Whaley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clinton William Jefferson ranks higher (34.7 vs 17.6 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 Clinton William Jefferson and Whaley Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton William Jefferson: 692. Whaley Middle: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton William Jefferson and Whaley Middle rank in California?
Clinton William Jefferson is 2922nd of 5,693 and Whaley Middle is 1037th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).