Canon City Middle School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 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
McKinley Elementary School
Canon City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Canon City Middle School Canon City, Colorado | McKinley Elementary School Canon City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 262 | #700 of 993 |
| National rank | #11393 of 15,369 | #37895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 382 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Canon City | Canon City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canon City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 31.0).
- •Canon City Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Canon City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Canon City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 61.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.4).
- •Canon City Middle School is the larger school with 382 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 Middle School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Canon City Middle School ranks higher (32.5 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 Middle School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Canon City and Canon City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon City Middle School: 382. McKinley Elementary School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon City Middle School and McKinley Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Canon City Middle School is 184th of 262 and McKinley Elementary School is 700th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).