Canton High vs Wm H Galvin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 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
Wm H Galvin Middle
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Canton High Canton, Massachusetts | Wm H Galvin Middle Canton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #70 of 300 | #77 of 300 |
| National rank | #990 of 16,910 | #1370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 968 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 968 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 61% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 80.8).
- •Canton High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Canton High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Wm H Galvin Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.3).
- •Canton High is the larger school with 968 students compared with 716.
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 Wm H Galvin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Canton High ranks higher (82.0 vs 80.8 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 Wm H Galvin Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High: 968. Wm H Galvin Middle: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High and Wm H Galvin Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Canton High is 70th of 300 and Wm H Galvin Middle is 77th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).