Canton South Middle School vs Sandy Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton South Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
Sandy Valley Middle School
Magnolia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
263 students
| Measure | Canton South Middle School Canton, Ohio | Sandy Valley Middle School Magnolia, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 646 | #184 of 646 |
| National rank | #2422 of 15,369 | #1790 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 378 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 75% |
| city | Canton | Magnolia |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 74.6).
- •Sandy Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Sandy Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Canton South Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.5).
- •Canton South Middle School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 263.
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 Middle School better than Sandy Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Valley Middle School ranks higher (78.2 vs 74.6 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 Middle School and Sandy Valley Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Canton and Magnolia in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton South Middle School: 378. Sandy Valley Middle School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton South Middle School and Sandy Valley Middle School rank in Ohio?
Canton South Middle School is 249th of 646 and Sandy Valley Middle School is 184th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).