| Index | Compton | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 19% | 38% | 49% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 36 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 21 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 3 | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Compton | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 61.8% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 58.8% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 34.7% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 13.5% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 8.2% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 2.1% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 36 public schools, 21 private schools and 3 post-secondary schools in Compton. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Compton, CA schools is 19%. The average student to teacher ratio is 22:1. In Compton, CA, an average of 61.8% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 58.8% have completed high school.
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Rolling Hills Estates, CA | 8,206 | 81% | 65% |
| Rossmoor, CA | 10,933 | 79% | 61% |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 35,573 | 79% | 60% |
| South Pasadena, CA | 25,936 | 76% | 54% |
| Palos Verdes Estates, CA | 13,582 | 76% | 53% |
| Compton, CA | 97,740 | 19% | 60% |
| City, State | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Albany, NY | 98,425 | 34% | 30% |
| Renton, WA | 98,499 | 45% | 9% |
| Vista, CA | 98,560 | 32% | 34% |
| Arden-Arcade, CA | 96,898 | 32% | 34% |
| San Angelo, TX | 98,694 | 62% | 25% |
| Compton, CA | 97,740 | 19% | 60% |
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