Canon City High School vs Florence Jr./Sr. High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon City High School
Canon City · Public high · Grades 9–12
936 students
Florence Jr./Sr. High School
Florence · Public high · Grades 7–12
572 students
| Measure | Canon City High School Canon City, Colorado | Florence Jr./Sr. High School Florence, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 307 | #208 of 307 |
| National rank | #12856 of 16,910 | #11369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 936 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Canon City | Florence |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Jr./Sr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 32.1).
- •Canon City High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Florence Jr./Sr. High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Florence Jr./Sr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 49.6%).
- •Florence Jr./Sr. High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.9).
- •Canon City High School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 572.
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 Canon City High School better than Florence Jr./Sr. High School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Jr./Sr. High School ranks higher (38.3 vs 32.1 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 Canon City High School and Florence Jr./Sr. High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Canon City and Florence in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon City High School: 936. Florence Jr./Sr. High School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon City High School and Florence Jr./Sr. High School rank in Colorado?
Canon City High School is 238th of 307 and Florence Jr./Sr. High School is 208th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).