Plymouth-canton Community Schools School District
School District · Plymouth, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
25
15 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
25
15 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Evaluating Plymouth-canton Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plymouth-canton Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gallimore Elementary School
Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pccs Middle Virtual Academy
Plymouth · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smith Elementary School
Plymouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#61 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,114
+$531 vs Michigan median
District size
16,228 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Plymouth-canton Community Schools ranks #61 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Plymouth-canton Community Schools's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gallimore Elementary School (9.8/10), Pccs Middle Virtual Academy (9.5/10), and Smith Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Plymouth-canton Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Plymouth-canton Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallimore Elementary School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Pccs Middle Virtual Academy | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Smith Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Canton High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Plymouth High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Salem High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Tonda Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | East Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Isbister Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Liberty Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plymouth-canton Community Schools
Plymouth-canton Community Schools is a Plymouth, Michigan school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 16,228 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $15,114 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Plymouth-canton Community Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gallimore Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Plymouth-canton Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 61.8% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Plymouth-canton Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plymouth-canton Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Plymouth-canton Community Schools
25 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Plymouth
- Total Enrollment
- 16,228
- Teachers (FTE)
- 935
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plymouth-canton Community Schools?
Plymouth-canton Community Schools has 25 schools in total — 15 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plymouth-canton Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Plymouth-canton Community Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Plymouth-canton Community Schools?
Plymouth-canton Community Schools spends $15,114 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plymouth-canton Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plymouth-canton Community Schools is 17.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plymouth-canton Community Schools?
Gallimore Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Plymouth-canton Community Schools with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Plymouth-canton Community Schools?
Across schools in Plymouth-canton Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plymouth-canton Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Plymouth-canton Community Schools has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.4%
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- Huron Valley Schools (16)
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- Traverse City Area Public Schools (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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