Canton Intermediate School vs Sunset Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Intermediate School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 4–6
333 students
Sunset Ridge Middle School
East Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Canton Intermediate School Canton, Connecticut | Sunset Ridge Middle School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 178 | #134 of 178 |
| National rank | #556 of 15,369 | #7597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 333 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 31% |
| city | Canton | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 50.3).
- •Canton Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Canton Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 46%).
- •Canton Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 43.7%).
- •Canton Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 333.
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 Intermediate School better than Sunset Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton Intermediate School ranks higher (86.9 vs 50.3 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 Intermediate School and Sunset Ridge Middle School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Canton and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Intermediate School: 333. Sunset Ridge Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Intermediate School and Sunset Ridge Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Canton Intermediate School is 39th of 178 and Sunset Ridge Middle School is 134th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).