Canton High School vs Lewis S. Mills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.8 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
Lewis S. Mills High School
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students
| Measure | Canton High School Canton, Connecticut | Lewis S. Mills High School Burlington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #20 of 180 | #39 of 180 |
| National rank | #505 of 16,910 | #1017 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 443 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Canton | Burlington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 81.8).
- •Canton High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Lewis S. Mills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 21.9%).
- •Canton High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.6).
- •Lewis S. Mills High School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 443.
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 Lewis S. Mills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton High School ranks higher (86.4 vs 81.8 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 Lewis S. Mills High School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Canton and Burlington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School: 443. Lewis S. Mills High School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School and Lewis S. Mills High School rank in Connecticut?
Canton High School is 20th of 180 and Lewis S. Mills High School is 39th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).