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Canton High vs North Platte High

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 286 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCanton High
Canton, Missouri
North Platte High
Dearborn, Missouri
Success Index (US)
47
Lower 50%
67
Top 25%
State rank#293 of 497#77 of 497
National rank#9197 of 16,910#4091 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 7โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students221220
Enrollment221220
Free/reduced-price lunch43%25.9%
Students per teacher11.113.8
Reading proficiency47%64.5%
Math proficiency27%44.5%
cityCantonDearborn
stateMissouriMissouri
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The verdict

  • โ€ขNorth Platte High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 46.9).
  • โ€ขNorth Platte High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
  • โ€ขNorth Platte High does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
  • โ€ขNorth Platte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 43%).
  • โ€ขCanton High does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
  • โ€ขCanton High is the larger school with 221 students compared with 220.

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 better than North Platte High?

On the Success Index (US), North Platte High ranks higher (66.9 vs 46.9 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 and North Platte High?

About 286 km in a straight line, between Canton and Dearborn in Missouri.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Canton High: 221. North Platte High: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Canton High and North Platte High rank in Missouri?

Canton High is 293rd of 497 and North Platte High is 77th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).