Davis Middle vs Walton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Walton Middle
Compton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
72 students
| Measure | Davis Middle Compton, California | Walton Middle Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 1,334 | #1070 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15213 of 15,369 | #14349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 520 | 72 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 72 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 10% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 8.3).
- •Davis Middle does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Walton Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Davis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 94.4%).
- •Walton Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 27.4).
- •Davis Middle is the larger school with 520 students compared with 72.
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 Davis Middle better than Walton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Walton Middle ranks higher (16.6 vs 8.3 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 Davis Middle and Walton Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Middle: 520. Walton Middle: 72. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Middle and Walton Middle rank in California?
Davis Middle is 1300th of 1,334 and Walton Middle is 1070th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).