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Best Public Schools in Canton, NY

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Schools

1,266

Students

Districts

Top rankedH C Williams Senior High School131^st of 1,234 New York high schools

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Biggest riser

J M McKenney Middle School up 79 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Canton, New York is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals that H C Williams Senior High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in New York state with strong test scores, a high graduation rate, and a low dropout rate.

In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district, while performing reasonably well, do not match the exceptional performance of the high school. J M McKenney Middle School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and more mixed test score performance compared to the high school. The data also shows significant differences in spending per student, with the high school receiving significantly more funding than the elementary and middle schools, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.

Overall, the Canton Central School District appears to have a standout high school, but the district may need to consider how to better support student success at the lower grade levels and ensure more equitable resource allocation across all schools to help all students reach their full potential.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
F S Banford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	99 State St	Canton	13617	St. Lawrence County	Canton Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 386-8561	408	26	15.5	30.9%	377 (92.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	53.1	1126^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.9%		69.3	667^th of 2445 public elementary schools	72.7%	459											51.4	47.1					68.5	66.2							98.3	98.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.4	99.1	98.6	$26,488	$1,232	$25,255
H C Williams Senior High School	Public	9-12	99 State St	Canton	13617	St. Lawrence County	Canton Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 386-8561	332	34	9.7	41.0%	310 (93.4%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	81	131^st of 1234 public high schools	89.4%		83.7	54^th of 1242 public high schools	95.7%	77	91.8	100.0	94.8	91.2	80.7		88.6	83.6	83.7	93.9															99.0	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	99.5	100.0	$40,313	$1,347	$38,966
J M McKenney Middle School	Public	5-8	99 State St	Canton	13617	St. Lawrence County	Canton Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 386-8561	301	31	9.6	43.2%	278 (92.4%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	59.5	567^th of 1500 public middle schools	62.2%		53.7	646^th of 1504 public middle schools	57.0%	79						100.0		100.0					65.0	32.8	49.3	62.7			71.0	46.2	57.8	71.6	68.3	76.0	98.7	99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	98.9	$27,929	$1,394	$26,535
Saint Lawrence-Lewis BOCES	Public, Alternative	K-12	40 W Main St	Canton	13617	St. Lawrence County	Saint Lawrence-Lewis BOCES	No	No	No	No	(315) 386-4504	225	80	2.8		212 (94.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)								(n/a)

Cities Near Canton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Colton	9.85 mi	1
Potsdam	10.22 mi	3	248^th
De Kalb Junction	10.52 mi	1
Lisbon	12.99 mi	1
Heuvelton	13.35 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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.