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Canton Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 803 students in Canton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Canton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
803 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
93%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,885 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,463 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,885
$23,724
Spending / Student
$20,463
$23,146
Best Canton Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Area Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5196
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5196
Gr: K-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Gr: 7-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton Area School District?
Canton Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 803 students.
What is the rank of Canton Area School District?
Canton Area School District is ranked #371 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Area School District?
93% of Canton Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton Area School District?
Canton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Canton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,463 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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