Canton Charter Academy vs Discovery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Charter Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
774 students
Discovery Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Canton Charter Academy Canton, Michigan | Discovery Middle School Canton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 1,581 | #106 of 485 |
| National rank | #10707 of 50,301 | #4076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 774 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 66.6).
- •Canton Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Canton Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 35.3%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.9).
- •Canton Charter Academy is the larger school with 774 students compared with 731.
- •Canton Charter Academy is a charter school while Discovery Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Charter Academy better than Discovery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton Charter Academy ranks higher (70.8 vs 66.6 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 Charter Academy and Discovery Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Charter Academy: 774. Discovery Middle School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Charter Academy and Discovery Middle School rank in Michigan?
Canton Charter Academy is 260th of 1,581 and Discovery Middle School is 106th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).