Canton High vs Melrose High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 34 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
Melrose High
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
967 students
| Measure | Canton High Canton, Massachusetts | Melrose High Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #70 of 300 | #82 of 300 |
| National rank | #990 of 16,910 | #1284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 968 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 968 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| city | Canton | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 79.9).
- •Canton High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Canton High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Melrose High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Canton High is the larger school with 968 students compared with 967.
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 Melrose High?
On the Success Index (US), Canton High ranks higher (82.0 vs 79.9 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 Melrose High?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Canton and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High: 968. Melrose High: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High and Melrose High rank in Massachusetts?
Canton High is 70th of 300 and Melrose High is 82nd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).