Compton High vs King Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km 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
King Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
| Measure | Compton High Compton, California | King Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1251 of 1,343 | #2754 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16095 of 16,910 | #33849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,438 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 45% |
| city | Compton | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 14.7).
- •King Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •King Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •King Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 91.9%).
- •King Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.1).
- •Compton High is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 598.
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 King Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), King Elementary ranks higher (37.2 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 King Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Compton and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compton High: 1,438. King Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compton High and King Elementary rank in California?
Compton High is 1251st of 1,343 and King Elementary is 2754th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).