Canton High vs Lt Peter M Hansen
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 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
Lt Peter M Hansen
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Canton High Canton, Massachusetts | Lt Peter M Hansen Canton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 300 | #368 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #990 of 16,910 | #11392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 968 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 968 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 69.9).
- •Canton High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Canton High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Canton High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Canton High is the larger school with 968 students compared with 538.
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 Lt Peter M Hansen?
On the Success Index (US), Canton High ranks higher (82.0 vs 69.9 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 and Lt Peter M Hansen?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High: 968. Lt Peter M Hansen: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High and Lt Peter M Hansen rank in Massachusetts?
Canton High is 70th of 300 and Lt Peter M Hansen is 368th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).