Canton High School vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 236 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
612 students
Columbia High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students
| Measure | Canton High School Canton, Illinois | Columbia High School Columbia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 691 | #67 of 691 |
| National rank | #11022 of 16,910 | #5648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 612 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Canton | Columbia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 39.7).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 52.1%).
- •Canton High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •Canton High School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 606.
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 Columbia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High School ranks higher (60.6 vs 39.7 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 Columbia High School?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Canton and Columbia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School: 612. Columbia High School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School and Columbia High School rank in Illinois?
Canton High School is 275th of 691 and Columbia High School is 67th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).