Canton Elem. vs Smithton Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Elem.
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
287 students
Smithton Elem.
Smithton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
288 students
| Measure | Canton Elem. Canton, Missouri | Smithton Elem. Smithton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #599 of 1,159 | #623 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #23087 of 50,301 | #24081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 287 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Canton | Smithton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 51.6).
- •Canton Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 47.9%).
- •Smithton Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.0).
- •Smithton Elem. is the larger school with 288 students compared with 287.
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 Elem. better than Smithton Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Canton Elem. ranks higher (52.9 vs 51.6 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 Elem. and Smithton Elem.?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Canton and Smithton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Elem.: 287. Smithton Elem.: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Elem. and Smithton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Canton Elem. is 599th of 1,159 and Smithton Elem. is 623rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).