Top Rankings
Canton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,142 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Canton School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
3,142 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
18%
7%
% Black
78%
45%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,981 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,981
$12,408
Spending / Student
$11,664
$12,276
Best Canton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Huey L Porter Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1820
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Vanburen Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1809
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1809
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Canton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Gr: 9-12 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #77.
Nichols Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Career Center
Vocational School
487 North Union Extension
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,142 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #96 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
78% of Canton School District students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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