Canon-Mcmillan School District

1 N Jefferson Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Canon-Mcmillan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,356 students in Canon-Mcmillan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Canon-Mcmillan School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,356 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
339 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Canon-Mcmillan School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#58 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Canon-Mcmillan   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canon-Mcmillan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canon-Mcmillan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Canon-Mcmillan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Canon-Mcmillan   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
132 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
203 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
4,532 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
85%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
326 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
394
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
414
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
435
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
411
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
381
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
436
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
402
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
427
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
373
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
412
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
467
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
410
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
394
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,310 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,630 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Canon-Mcmillan   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$100 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Canon-Mcmillan   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,310
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Canon-Mcmillan   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,630
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Canon-Mcmillan   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Canon-Mcmillan School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wylandville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1254 Route 519
Eighty Four, PA 15330
(724) 222-2507
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Hills-hendersonville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Mayview Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-8390
Grades: K-4
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
314 Elm St Extension
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #44.
Borland Manor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Giffin Dr
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-2700
Grades: K-4
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Cecil Intrmd School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3676 Millers Run Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 745-2623
Grades: 5-6
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Muse Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40 Muse School St
Muse, PA 15350
(724) 745-9014
Grades: K-4
| 760 students
Rank: #77.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 S Central Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-4475
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
North Strabane Intrmd School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 Giffin Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 873-5252
Grades: 5-6
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Canon-mcmillan Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Big Mac Boulevard
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 745-9030
Grades: 7-8
| 800 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canon-Mcmillan School District?
Canon-Mcmillan School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,356 students.
What is the rank of Canon-Mcmillan School District?
Canon-Mcmillan School District is ranked #57 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canon-Mcmillan School District?
85% of Canon-Mcmillan School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canon-Mcmillan School District?
Canon-Mcmillan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Canon-Mcmillan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,630 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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