For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,824 students in Canton, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, MA are Canton High School and Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Canton, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5050
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 904 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5800
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 920 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canton, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, MA include Canton High School and Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
2 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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