F S Banford Elementary School vs J M McKenney Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F S Banford Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
408 students
J M McKenney Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
301 students
| Measure | F S Banford Elementary School Canton, New York | J M McKenney Middle School Canton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1504 of 2,536 | #282 of 785 |
| National rank | #27209 of 50,301 | #5335 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 408 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J M McKenney Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 46.9).
- •J M McKenney Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •J M McKenney Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •F S Banford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 43.2%).
- •J M McKenney Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.7).
- •F S Banford Elementary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 301.
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 F S Banford Elementary School better than J M McKenney Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J M McKenney Middle School ranks higher (60.7 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 F S Banford Elementary School and J M McKenney Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F S Banford Elementary School: 408. J M McKenney Middle School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F S Banford Elementary School and J M McKenney Middle School rank in New York?
F S Banford Elementary School is 1504th of 2,536 and J M McKenney Middle School is 282nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).