Canton Middle School vs Lewis S. Mills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.8 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
Lewis S. Mills High School
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students
| Measure | Canton Middle School Canton, Connecticut | Lewis S. Mills High School Burlington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #58 of 178 | #39 of 180 |
| National rank | #977 of 15,369 | #1017 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 214 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Canton | Burlington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 81.8).
- •Canton Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Lewis S. Mills High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Lewis S. Mills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 22.9%).
- •Lewis S. Mills High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.4).
- •Lewis S. Mills High School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 214.
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 Lewis S. Mills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton Middle School ranks higher (83.3 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 214. Lewis S. Mills High School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Middle School and Lewis S. Mills High School rank in Connecticut?
Canton Middle School is 58th of 178 and Lewis S. Mills High School is 39th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).