Foster Elementary vs Lynwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Lynwood High
Lynwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary Compton, California | Lynwood High Lynwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4600 of 5,693 | #1196 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45963 of 50,301 | #15733 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 1,858 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 1,858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| city | Compton | Lynwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 17.2).
- •Foster Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Lynwood High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Foster Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 96.3%).
- •Lynwood High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.5).
- •Lynwood High is the larger school with 1,858 students compared with 398.
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 Foster Elementary better than Lynwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Elementary ranks higher (18.2 vs 17.2 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 Foster Elementary and Lynwood High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Compton and Lynwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary: 398. Lynwood High: 1,858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary and Lynwood High rank in California?
Foster Elementary is 4600th of 5,693 and Lynwood High is 1196th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).