Canton High School vs Farmington Central High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 14 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
Farmington Central High Sch
Farmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Canton High School Canton, Illinois | Farmington Central High Sch Farmington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 691 | #362 of 691 |
| National rank | #11022 of 16,910 | #12514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 612 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Canton | Farmington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 33.6).
- •Canton High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Canton High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Farmington Central High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 52.1%).
- •Canton High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
- •Canton High School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 383.
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 Farmington Central High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Canton High School ranks higher (39.7 vs 33.6 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 Farmington Central High Sch?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Canton and Farmington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School: 612. Farmington Central High Sch: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School and Farmington Central High Sch rank in Illinois?
Canton High School is 275th of 691 and Farmington Central High Sch is 362nd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).