Canton Public School Dist School District
School District · Canton, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,232
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,232
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Canton Public School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Canton Public School Dist 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.
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Huey L. Porter Middle School
Canton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mc Neal Elementary School
Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#72 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,389
$223 vs Mississippi median
District size
3,232 students
Larger than Mississippi median
The short answer
Canton Public School Dist ranks #72 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Canton Public School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School (8.0/10), Huey L. Porter Middle School (7.4/10), and Mc Neal Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Canton Public School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Canton Public School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Huey L. Porter Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mc Neal Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Canton Public High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Canton Public 9th Grade School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Canton Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Nichols Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $12,389 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Canton Public School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Canton Public School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 31.4% and ELA proficiency of 27.2%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Canton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,232
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- District spending per student
- $12,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Canton Public School Dist?
Canton Public School Dist's district-level spending was $12,389 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Canton Public School Dist with a composite score of 8.0/10.
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 27.2%. 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 6.4/10 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 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.2%
How we rate schools
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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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