Canton Preparatory High School vs Dodson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 929 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Preparatory High School
Canton · Charter high · Grades 7–12
612 students
Dodson Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Canton Preparatory High School Canton, Michigan | Dodson Elementary School Canton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #200 of 591 | #124 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6768 of 16,910 | #6239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 612 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 56.1).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 43.8%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.0).
- •Canton Preparatory High School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 470.
- •Canton Preparatory High School is a charter school while Dodson Elementary 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 Preparatory High School better than Dodson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodson Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 56.1 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 Preparatory High School and Dodson Elementary School?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Preparatory High School: 612. Dodson Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Preparatory High School and Dodson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Canton Preparatory High School is 200th of 591 and Dodson Elementary School is 124th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).