Dodson Elementary School vs South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodson Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
822 students
| Measure | Dodson Elementary School Canton, Michigan | South Canton Scholars Charter Academy Canton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,581 | #312 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6239 of 50,301 | #12460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 470 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 68.4).
- •South Canton Scholars Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •South Canton Scholars Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 46.8%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.6).
- •South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 470.
- •Dodson Elementary School is a public school while South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is a charter 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 Dodson Elementary School better than South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dodson Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 68.4 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 Dodson Elementary School and South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodson Elementary School: 470. South Canton Scholars Charter Academy: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodson Elementary School and South Canton Scholars Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Dodson Elementary School is 124th of 1,581 and South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is 312th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).