Excellent
#15 of 863 schools in MS
Top 2% in state
Luther Branson School
Elementary School · Madison Co School Dist · Canton, MS
A Madison Co School Dist elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3903 HIGHWAY 16 E, Canton, MS 39046
- Math 73% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luther Branson School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Luther Branson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low172/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,288
Median home value
$210,900
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Ann Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–2 | Not available | 737 | Compare → |
| Madison Avenue Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 3–5 | Not available | 476 | Compare → |
| Madison Station Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | Not available | 1,014 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #1 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luther Branson School is listed in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luther Branson School
Luther Branson School is a public elementary school in Canton, MS, part of Madison Co School Dist, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luther Branson School
What grades does Luther Branson School serve?
Luther Branson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Luther Branson School?
Luther Branson School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Branson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Branson School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luther Branson School rank in MS?
Luther Branson School ranks #15 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Luther Branson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Luther Branson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Luther Branson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luther Branson School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Luther Branson School a charter school?
No, Luther Branson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luther Branson School a Title I school?
No, Luther Branson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luther Branson School?
94.4% of students at Luther Branson School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (601) 859-2743
- Area population (ZIP 39046)
- 29,160
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39046; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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