Los Cerritos vs Manuel Dominguez 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.
Los Cerritos
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
Manuel Dominguez High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
| Measure | Los Cerritos Paramount, California | Manuel Dominguez High Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3989 of 5,693 | #1256 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42769 of 50,301 | #16127 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,582 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 9% |
| city | Paramount | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerritos scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 14.5).
- •Los Cerritos does better on math proficiency (35% vs 9%).
- •Los Cerritos does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Manuel Dominguez High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 97.9%).
- •Los Cerritos does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.0).
- •Manuel Dominguez High is the larger school with 1,582 students compared with 341.
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 Los Cerritos better than Manuel Dominguez High?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerritos ranks higher (23.3 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 Los Cerritos and Manuel Dominguez High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Paramount and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Cerritos: 341. Manuel Dominguez High: 1,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Cerritos and Manuel Dominguez High rank in California?
Los Cerritos is 3989th of 5,693 and Manuel Dominguez High is 1256th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).