Kelly Elementary vs Manuel Dominguez High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
685 students
Manuel Dominguez High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
| Measure | Kelly Elementary Compton, California | Manuel Dominguez High Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3750 of 5,693 | #1256 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41389 of 50,301 | #16127 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 685 | 1,582 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 1,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 9% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 14.5).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 9%).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Kelly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 91.5%).
- •Manuel Dominguez High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.3).
- •Manuel Dominguez High is the larger school with 1,582 students compared with 685.
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 Kelly Elementary better than Manuel Dominguez High?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly Elementary ranks higher (25.5 vs 14.5 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 Kelly Elementary and Manuel Dominguez High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Elementary: 685. Manuel Dominguez High: 1,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Elementary and Manuel Dominguez High rank in California?
Kelly Elementary is 3750th of 5,693 and Manuel Dominguez High is 1256th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).