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Canton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 318 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Canton School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
318 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#442 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.74
% American Indian
18%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
15%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
62%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,016 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,884 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,016
$11,355
Spending / Student
$19,884
$11,328
Best Canton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2256
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2256
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2251
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2251
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 2 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #456 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (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 Oklahoma school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
62% of Canton School District students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,884 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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