Best Schools in Compton, CA
Compton, CA has a total of 67 schools including 13 high schools, 30 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 34,847 students attend Compton, CA schools. On average, schools in Compton score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Compton exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Compton, CA
Compton, CA has 13 high schools with 12,096 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Compton score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Compton don't meet expectations.
1. California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
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Actual Test Scores
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students
2. Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 481 Students
3. Early College Academy-la Trade Tech College
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students
4. Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1606 Students
5. Jordan High
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2241 Students
6. Lynwood High
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1946 Students
7. Compton Early College High
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students
8. Dominguez High
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1769 Students
9. Cesar Chavez Continuation High
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
10. Centennial High
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 929 Students
Best Middle Schools in Compton, CA
Compton, CA has 30 middle schools with 13,453 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Compton score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Compton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Helen Keller Middle
SchoolGrade
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
2. Walton Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 216 Students
3. Willowbrook Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
4. Davis Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
5. Whaley Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
6. Robert E. Peary Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
7. Bunche Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
8. Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
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Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students
9. Bridges Preparatory Academy
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Bridges Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 118 Students
10. Enterprise Middle
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Compton Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Compton, CA
Compton, CA has 21 elementary schools with 8,573 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Compton score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Compton don't meet expectations.
1. Powell Academy For Success
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 806 Students
2. Grant Elementary
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 978 Students
3. Janie P. Abbott Elementary
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
4. Mark Keppel
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Paramount Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
5. Mark Twain Elementary
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 531 Students
6. King Elementary
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Long Beach Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 631 Students
7. Helen Keller Elementary
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 471 Students
8. Lindbergh Elementary
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Lynwood Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 586 Students
9. Mandela Children's Learning Village
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Mandela Children's Learning Village • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 13 Students
10. Dominguez Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Los Angeles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Compton, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Compton, CA has a total population of 101,230 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 66%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Compton, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Compton, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Compton, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Compton, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Compton, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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