Jordan High vs Manuel Dominguez High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,272 students
Manuel Dominguez High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
| Measure | Jordan High Long Beach, California | Manuel Dominguez High Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1270 of 1,343 | #1256 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16263 of 16,910 | #16127 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,272 | 1,582 |
| Enrollment | 2,272 | 1,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 9% |
| city | Long Beach | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Jordan High does better on math proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Manuel Dominguez High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Jordan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 91.5%).
- •Jordan High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.0).
- •Jordan High is the larger school with 2,272 students compared with 1,582.
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 Jordan High better than Manuel Dominguez High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jordan High and Manuel Dominguez High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan High: 2,272. Manuel Dominguez High: 1,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan High and Manuel Dominguez High rank in California?
Jordan High is 1270th of 1,343 and Manuel Dominguez High is 1256th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).