Canton South High School vs Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton South High School
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
774 students
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
138 students
| Measure | Canton South High School Canton, Ohio | Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton Canton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 802 | #1609 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #8071 of 16,910 | #46737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 774 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 16.8).
- •Canton South High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Canton South High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 22.1).
- •Canton South High School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 138.
- •Canton South High School is a public school while Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 South High School better than Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
On the Success Index (US), Canton South High School ranks higher (51.2 vs 16.8 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 South High School and Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton South High School: 774. Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton South High School and Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton rank in Ohio?
Canton South High School is 519th of 802 and Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is 1609th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).