Canton High School - 01 vs Lawrence Elementary - 02
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Dakota, United States, 784 m 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
Lawrence Elementary - 02
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
| Measure | Canton High School - 01 Canton, South Dakota | Lawrence Elementary - 02 Canton, South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 121 | #48 of 226 |
| National rank | #3201 of 16,910 | #8787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | South Dakota | South Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Elementary - 02 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 70.4).
- •Lawrence Elementary - 02 does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Canton High School - 01 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Canton High School - 01 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 22.4%).
- •Lawrence Elementary - 02 does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Lawrence Elementary - 02 is the larger school with 411 students compared with 283.
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 Lawrence Elementary - 02?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Elementary - 02 ranks higher (73.7 vs 70.4 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 Lawrence Elementary - 02?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in South Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canton High School - 01: 283. Lawrence Elementary - 02: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canton High School - 01 and Lawrence Elementary - 02 rank in South Dakota?
Canton High School - 01 is 32nd of 121 and Lawrence Elementary - 02 is 48th of 226 among high schools in South Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).