Canon City High School vs Harrison School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 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
Harrison School
Canon City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
472 students
| Measure | Canon City High School Canon City, Colorado | Harrison School Canon City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 307 | #680 of 993 |
| National rank | #12856 of 16,910 | #37098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 936 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Canon City | Canon City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.1 vs 32.2).
- •Harrison School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Canon City High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Canon City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 71%).
- •Harrison School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.9).
- •Canon City High School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 472.
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 Harrison School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canon City High School and Harrison School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Canon City and Canon City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon City High School: 936. Harrison School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon City High School and Harrison School rank in Colorado?
Canon City High School is 238th of 307 and Harrison School is 680th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).