Luther Branson School

Luther Branson School is a public elementary school in Canton, MS, part of the MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST. The school serves approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 93.2th percentile among MS schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 69% proficiency in math, 14 points above the state average and 62% in reading/language arts, 6 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (8.3/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $48,288, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 143 students, Luther Branson School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.8:1, Luther Branson School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Luther Branson School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.