Canton High School vs Germantown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 15 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
Germantown High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,411 students
| Measure | Canton High School Canton, Mississippi | Germantown High School Madison, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 197 | #39 of 197 |
| National rank | #16657 of 16,910 | #7158 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 899 | 1,411 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 1,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 29% |
| city | Canton | Madison |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Germantown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 9.2).
- •Germantown High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Germantown High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 18%).
- •Germantown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 100%).
- •Germantown High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.0).
- •Germantown High School is the larger school with 1,411 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 Germantown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Germantown High School ranks higher (54.6 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 Germantown High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Canton and Madison in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School: 899. Germantown High School: 1,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School and Germantown High School rank in Mississippi?
Canton High School is 196th of 197 and Germantown High School is 39th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).