Manuel Dominguez High vs Pioneer High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 619 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manuel Dominguez High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
Pioneer High
Woodland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
| Measure | Manuel Dominguez High Compton, California | Pioneer High Woodland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 1,343 | #674 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16127 of 16,910 | #11924 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,582 | 1,582 |
| Enrollment | 1,582 | 1,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 23% |
| city | Compton | Woodland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 14.5).
- •Pioneer High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 9%).
- •Pioneer High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Pioneer High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 91.5%).
- •Pioneer High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.0).
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 Manuel Dominguez High better than Pioneer High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer High ranks higher (36.2 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 Manuel Dominguez High and Pioneer High?
About 619 km in a straight line, between Compton and Woodland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manuel Dominguez High: 1,582. Pioneer High: 1,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manuel Dominguez High and Pioneer High rank in California?
Manuel Dominguez High is 1256th of 1,343 and Pioneer High is 674th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).