Canaan Middle School vs Plain City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canaan Middle School
Plain · Public middle · Grades 5–6
354 students
Plain City Elementary School
Plain City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
704 students
| Measure | Canaan Middle School Plain, Ohio | Plain City Elementary School Plain City, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #153 of 646 | #229 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1561 of 15,369 | #3754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 354 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 87% |
| city | Plain | Plain City |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plain City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 79.5).
- •Plain City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Plain City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Plain City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 33.1%).
- •Canaan Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.7).
- •Plain City Elementary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 354.
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 Canaan Middle School better than Plain City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Plain City Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 79.5 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 Canaan Middle School and Plain City Elementary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Plain and Plain City in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canaan Middle School: 354. Plain City Elementary School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canaan Middle School and Plain City Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Canaan Middle School is 153rd of 646 and Plain City Elementary School is 229th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).