Compton Early College High vs KIPP Compton Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compton Early College High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students
KIPP Compton Community
Compton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
783 students
| Measure | Compton Early College High Compton, California | KIPP Compton Community Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 1,343 | #4226 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8842 of 16,910 | #44101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 556 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 30.9 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Compton Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 21.2).
- •KIPP Compton Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 85.4%).
- •KIPP Compton Community does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 30.9).
- •KIPP Compton Community is the larger school with 783 students compared with 556.
- •Compton Early College 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 Compton Early College High better than KIPP Compton Community?
On the Success Index (US), Compton Early College High ranks higher (48.2 vs 21.2 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 Compton Early College High and KIPP Compton Community?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compton Early College High: 556. KIPP Compton Community: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compton Early College High and KIPP Compton Community rank in California?
Compton Early College High is 436th of 1,343 and KIPP Compton Community is 4226th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).