Canton Middle vs North Canton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton Middle
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
North Canton Elementary
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Canton Middle Canton, North Carolina | North Canton Elementary Canton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 469 | #735 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11724 of 15,369 | #37566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 475 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.0 vs 31.5).
- •North Canton Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Canton Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Canton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.8%).
- •Canton Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Canton Middle is the larger school with 475 students compared with 332.
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 Middle better than North Canton Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canton Middle and North Canton Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton Middle: 475. North Canton Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton Middle and North Canton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Canton Middle is 254th of 469 and North Canton Elementary is 735th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).