For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,166 students in Canton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Canton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
3,166 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Canton Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
452 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
5%
# Black Students
2,663 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
84%
47%
# White Students
19 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
1%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
231
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
245
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
260
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
252
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
68
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,883 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,575 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,883
$12,143
Spending / Student
$11,575
$12,013
Best Canton Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mc Neal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Nichols Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Huey L. Porter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1815
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1815
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1810
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Canton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Vanburen Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Canton Public High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Grades: 10-12
| 597 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
487 North Union Extension
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Public 9th Grade School
Magnet School
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Grades: 9
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton Public School District?
Canton Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,166 students.
What is the rank of Canton Public School District?
Canton Public School District is ranked #87 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Public School District?
84% of Canton Public School District students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton Public School District?
Canton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Canton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,575 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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