Canton High School vs Salem High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 418 m 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
Salem High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,871 students
| Measure | Canton High School Canton, Michigan | Salem High School Canton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 591 | #50 of 591 |
| National rank | #1895 of 16,910 | #2518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,899 | 1,871 |
| Enrollment | 1,899 | 1,871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 66% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 73.3).
- •Canton High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Canton High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Salem High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 19.9%).
- •Salem High School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.6).
- •Canton High School is the larger school with 1,899 students compared with 1,871.
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 Salem High School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton High School ranks higher (76.2 vs 73.3 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 Salem High School?
About 418 m in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School: 1,899. Salem High School: 1,871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School and Salem High School rank in Michigan?
Canton High School is 37th of 591 and Salem High School is 50th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).