For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 455 students in Canton, CT.
The top ranked public high school in Canton, CT is Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public high schools.
Canton, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Canton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Canton Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-7707
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canton, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, CT include Canton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
1 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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