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Canton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 348 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Canton School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
348 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Canton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.73
# American Indian Students
58 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
20%
# Black Students
1 Student
55,137 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
240 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
69%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
26
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,118 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,170 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,118
$11,287
Spending / Student
$18,170
$11,261
Best Canton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2256
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2256
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2251
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2251
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 2 public schools serving 348 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #478 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
69% of Canton School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,170 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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