Canon City Middle School vs Elizabeth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 116 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
Elizabeth Middle School
Elizabeth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
386 students
| Measure | Canon City Middle School Canon City, Colorado | Elizabeth Middle School Elizabeth, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 262 | #97 of 262 |
| National rank | #11393 of 15,369 | #7070 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 28% |
| city | Canon City | Elizabeth |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 32.5).
- •Elizabeth Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Elizabeth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Elizabeth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 53.1%).
- •Canon City Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.4).
- •Elizabeth Middle School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 382.
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 Elizabeth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Middle School ranks higher (52.6 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 Elizabeth Middle School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Canon City and Elizabeth in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon City Middle School: 382. Elizabeth Middle School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon City Middle School and Elizabeth Middle School rank in Colorado?
Canon City Middle School is 184th of 262 and Elizabeth Middle School is 97th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).