Canton High School vs Classical Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
443 students
Classical Magnet School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 6–12
438 students
| Measure | Canton High School Canton, Connecticut | Classical Magnet School Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 180 | #156 of 180 |
| National rank | #505 of 16,910 | #13992 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 443 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 14% |
| city | Canton | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 26.9).
- •Canton High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 14%).
- •Canton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 77.4%).
- •Canton High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.3).
- •Canton High School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 438.
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 Canton High School better than Classical Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton High School ranks higher (86.4 vs 26.9 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 Canton High School and Classical Magnet School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Canton and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School: 443. Classical Magnet School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School and Classical Magnet School rank in Connecticut?
Canton High School is 20th of 180 and Classical Magnet School is 156th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).