Canton Middle School vs Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
214 students
Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School
Canterbury · Public middle · Grades 5–8
213 students
| Measure | Canton Middle School Canton, Connecticut | Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School Canterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 178 | #109 of 178 |
| National rank | #977 of 15,369 | #4637 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 214 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Canton | Canterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 63.8).
- •Canton Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Canton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Canton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 33.8%).
- •Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Canton Middle School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 213.
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 Middle School better than Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton Middle School ranks higher (83.3 vs 63.8 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 Middle School and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Middle School: 214. Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Middle School and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Canton Middle School is 58th of 178 and Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School is 109th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).