Canton High School - 01 vs Custer High School - 01
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Dakota, United States, 566 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canton High School - 01
Canton · Public high · Grades 9–12
283 students
Custer High School - 01
Custer · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students
| Measure | Canton High School - 01 Canton, South Dakota | Custer High School - 01 Custer, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 121 | #79 of 121 |
| National rank | #3201 of 16,910 | #5945 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Canton | Custer |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canton High School - 01 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 59.4).
- •Canton High School - 01 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Canton High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Canton High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 27.2%).
- •Custer High School - 01 does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Canton High School - 01 is the larger school with 283 students compared with 272.
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 High School - 01 better than Custer High School - 01?
On the Success Index (US), Canton High School - 01 ranks higher (70.4 vs 59.4 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 High School - 01 and Custer High School - 01?
About 566 km in a straight line, between Canton and Custer in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School - 01: 283. Custer High School - 01: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School - 01 and Custer High School - 01 rank in South Dakota?
Canton High School - 01 is 32nd of 121 and Custer High School - 01 is 79th of 121 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).