Canon City High School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 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
McKinley Elementary School
Canon City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Canon City High School Canon City, Colorado | McKinley Elementary School Canon City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 307 | #700 of 993 |
| National rank | #12856 of 16,910 | #37895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 936 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 936 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Canon City | Canon City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canon City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 31.0).
- •Canon City High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Canon City High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Canon City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 61.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 19.9).
- •Canon City High School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 262.
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 McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Canon City High School ranks higher (32.1 vs 31.0 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 McKinley Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Canon City and Canon City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon City High School: 936. McKinley Elementary School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon City High School and McKinley Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Canon City High School is 238th of 307 and McKinley Elementary School is 700th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).