Compton High vs Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 394 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compton High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
Emerson Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
544 students
| Measure | Compton High Compton, California | Emerson Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1251 of 1,343 | #4146 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16095 of 16,910 | #43640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,438 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 14.7).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 91.9%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 26.1).
- •Compton High is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 544.
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 High better than Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 14.7 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 High and Emerson Elementary?
About 394 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compton High: 1,438. Emerson Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compton High and Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Compton High is 1251st of 1,343 and Emerson Elementary is 4146th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).