Canton Elementary School vs Nichols Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Nichols Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students
| Measure | Canton Elementary School Canton, Mississippi | Nichols Middle School Canton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 427 | #158 of 181 |
| National rank | #48586 of 50,301 | #14440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 411 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 21% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nichols Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 12.7).
- •Canton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Canton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.1).
- •Canton Elementary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 362.
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 Elementary School better than Nichols Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nichols Middle School ranks higher (16.0 vs 12.7 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 Elementary School and Nichols Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Elementary School: 411. Nichols Middle School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Elementary School and Nichols Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Canton Elementary School is 388th of 427 and Nichols Middle School is 158th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).