Canton High School vs Discovery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,899 students
Discovery Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Canton High School Canton, Michigan | Discovery Middle School Canton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 591 | #106 of 485 |
| National rank | #1895 of 16,910 | #4076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,899 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 1,899 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 55% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 66.6).
- •Canton High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Canton High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 61%).
- •Canton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 32%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.6).
- •Canton High School is the larger school with 1,899 students compared with 731.
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 School better than Discovery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton High School ranks higher (76.2 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 High School and Discovery Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School: 1,899. Discovery Middle School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School and Discovery Middle School rank in Michigan?
Canton High School is 37th of 591 and Discovery Middle School is 106th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).