Compton Early College High vs Willowbrook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3 m 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
Willowbrook Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
304 students
| Measure | Compton Early College High Compton, California | Willowbrook Middle Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 1,343 | #827 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8842 of 16,910 | #12810 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 556 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 30.9 | 30.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Compton Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 25.3).
- •Compton Early College High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Compton Early College High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Compton Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 88.8%).
- •Willowbrook Middle does better on students per teacher (30.4 vs 30.9).
- •Compton Early College High is the larger school with 556 students compared with 304.
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 Willowbrook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Compton Early College High ranks higher (48.2 vs 25.3 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 Willowbrook Middle?
About 3 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compton Early College High: 556. Willowbrook Middle: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compton Early College High and Willowbrook Middle rank in California?
Compton Early College High is 436th of 1,343 and Willowbrook Middle is 827th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).