Canton Public School Dist School District
School District · Canton, Mississippi
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,389
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,389
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#89 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,389
$223 vs Mississippi median
District size
3,232 students
Larger than Mississippi median
About Canton Public School Dist
Canton Public School Dist is a Canton, Mississippi school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,232 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $12,389 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Canton Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Canton Public 9th Grade School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Canton Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 31.4% and ELA proficiency of 28.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Canton Public School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Canton Public School Dist with test data.
Schools in Canton Public School Dist
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Canton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,232
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canton Public School Dist?
Canton Public School Dist has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Canton Public School Dist?
The average composite rating for Canton Public School Dist is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Canton Public School Dist?
Canton Public School Dist spends $12,389 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Canton Public School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Canton Public School Dist is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Canton Public School Dist?
Canton Public 9th Grade School is the highest-rated school in Canton Public School Dist with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Canton Public School Dist?
Across schools in Canton Public School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Canton Public School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Canton Public School Dist has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi 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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