Canton Public School District


Summary:

The Canton Public School District in Mississippi operates 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 100 out of 130 school districts in the state and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district, Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts stands out with the highest performance on state assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 47.2% and the state average of 51.7%. The school also had an impressive 91.4% proficiency rate in 5th grade science. Another high-performing school is Huey L. Porter Middle School, which had the highest performance among the district's middle schools, with 58.7% of 7th graders proficient or better in math, compared to the district average of 39.6% and the state average of 57.2%.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in the district and the state averages on state assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the proficiency rate in 8th grade English Language Arts at Nichols Middle School was 13.2%, compared to the state average of 42%. Additionally, Canton Public High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 195th out of 228 high schools in 2021-2022 to 222nd out of 228 in 2023-2024, with proficiency rates on end-of-course exams significantly lower than the district and state averages.

District Detail

 403 East Lincoln Street
Canton, MS 39046

 (601) 859-4110

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 130 Mississippi districts

See the 2024 Mississippi District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,166

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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