Canton High School vs Gautier High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 277 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
899 students
Gautier High
Gautier · Public high · Grades 9–13
900 students
| Measure | Canton High School Canton, Mississippi | Gautier High Gautier, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 197 | #85 of 197 |
| National rank | #16657 of 16,910 | #11113 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 899 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| city | Canton | Gautier |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gautier High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 9.2).
- •Gautier High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Gautier High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 18%).
- •Gautier High does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.0).
- •Gautier High is the larger school with 900 students compared with 899.
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 Gautier High?
On the Success Index (US), Gautier High ranks higher (39.3 vs 9.2 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 Gautier High?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Canton and Gautier in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School: 899. Gautier High: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School and Gautier High rank in Mississippi?
Canton High School is 196th of 197 and Gautier High is 85th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).