Canton High vs Charles J Prescott
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton High
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
968 students
Charles J Prescott
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
267 students
| Measure | Canton High Canton, Massachusetts | Charles J Prescott Norwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #70 of 300 | #156 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #990 of 16,910 | #3419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 968 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 968 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| city | Canton | Norwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.0 vs 82.9).
- •Canton High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Canton High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Charles J Prescott does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Canton High is the larger school with 968 students compared with 267.
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 better than Charles J Prescott?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canton High and Charles J Prescott?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Canton and Norwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High: 968. Charles J Prescott: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High and Charles J Prescott rank in Massachusetts?
Canton High is 70th of 300 and Charles J Prescott is 156th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).