Canton South Middle School vs Stark High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.7 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
Stark High School
Canton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
104 students
| Measure | Canton South Middle School Canton, Ohio | Stark High School Canton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 646 | #691 of 802 |
| National rank | #2422 of 15,369 | #14862 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 378 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 24.5% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 22.5).
- •Canton South Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 24.5%).
- •Canton South Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 10%).
- •Stark High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Canton South Middle School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 104.
- •Canton South Middle School is a public school while Stark High School 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 Middle School better than Stark High School?
On the Success Index (US), Canton South Middle School ranks higher (74.6 vs 22.5 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 Canton South Middle School and Stark High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton South Middle School: 378. Stark High School: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton South Middle School and Stark High School rank in Ohio?
Canton South Middle School is 249th of 646 and Stark High School is 691st of 802 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).