Canon City Middle School vs Canon Exploratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon City Middle School
Canon City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
Canon Exploratory School
Canon City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
316 students
| Measure | Canon City Middle School Canon City, Colorado | Canon Exploratory School Canon City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 262 | #465 of 993 |
| National rank | #11393 of 15,369 | #27734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 382 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | Canon City | Canon City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canon Exploratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 32.5).
- •Canon Exploratory School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Canon Exploratory School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Canon City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 53.2%).
- •Canon Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.4).
- •Canon City Middle School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 316.
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 Middle School better than Canon Exploratory School?
On the Success Index (US), Canon Exploratory School ranks higher (46.2 vs 32.5 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 Middle School and Canon Exploratory School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Canon City and Canon City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon City Middle School: 382. Canon Exploratory School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon City Middle School and Canon Exploratory School rank in Colorado?
Canon City Middle School is 184th of 262 and Canon Exploratory School is 465th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).