Canton High School vs Nichols Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.7 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
Nichols Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students
| Measure | Canton High School Canton, Mississippi | Nichols Middle School Canton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 197 | #158 of 181 |
| National rank | #16657 of 16,910 | #14440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 899 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nichols Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 9.2).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Canton High School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.0).
- •Canton High School is the larger school with 899 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 High School better than Nichols Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nichols Middle School ranks higher (16.0 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 Nichols Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School: 899. Nichols Middle School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School and Nichols Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Canton High School is 196th of 197 and Nichols Middle School is 158th of 181 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).