Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Canton High School - 01

Q: Is Canton High School - 01 a good school?

Canton High School - 01 ranks 48 th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

48^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 South Dakota High Schools

Better than 71% of South Dakota high schools

Summary

Canton High School - 01 is a public high school serving 278 students in grades 9-12 in Canton, South Dakota. The school is part of the Canton School District 41-1, which is ranked 33 out of 147 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Canton High School - 01 consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 75.75% of 11th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 63.84%. In Mathematics, 40.91% were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.27%. The school's four-year graduation rate is around 86-89%, higher than the state average, and its dropout rate is lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls and Tea Area High School, Canton High School - 01 generally performs on par or better in academic assessments, graduation rates, and other key metrics. The school also stands out in its performance for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and special education students, who rank highly compared to their peers in the state. The school's relatively high per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic performance and overall school quality.

283

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,432

Per pupil spending ?

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013

(605) 764-2706

District: Canton School District 41-1

Feeder schools for Canton High School - 01:

Elementary:	Lawrence Elementary - 02
Middle:	Canton Middle School - 04

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.5%

See top rated South Dakota high schools

Compare Canton High School - 01 to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 20th percentile in 2015 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 51 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the South Dakota median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

South Dakota avg50%

48^th of 166

South Dakota public high schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 51 pts since 2015

From bottom 20% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of South Dakota High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 147Canton School District 41-1 among South Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	66.9	48 of 166	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	68.8	38 of 141	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	58.9	59 of 138	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.8	71 of 134	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.7	57 of 140	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.4	44 of 135	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.9	51 of 138	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.2	57 of 137	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.4	62 of 141	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	30.1	106 of 133	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	64.0	59 of 144	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.8	33 of 143	76.9%	★★★★☆
2011	21.8	122 of 141	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	73.1	37 of 150	75.3%	★★★★☆
2009	23.2	124 of 144	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	44.9	78 of 135	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	26.4	117 of 141	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.4	102 of 136	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	33.0	108 of 137	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	47.9	78 of 132	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2003	21.9	115 of 133	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	70.9	11 of 39	71.8%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	61.8	8 of 31	74.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	61.0	67 of 164	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.8	29 of 93	68.8%	★★★★☆
2023	41.7	64 of 95	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.1	63 of 84	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	65.2	31 of 89	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.3	48 of 83	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.7	33 of 82	59.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	85.1	8 of 81	90.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	51.8	71 of 154	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	66.8	49 of 162	69.8%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	31 of 107	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	19 of 96	80.2%	★★★★☆
2022	56.9	39 of 87	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.0	47 of 89	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.7	17 of 88	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	37 of 90	58.9%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	13.1	74 of 89	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	17 of 83	79.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	52.9	40 of 140	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	37.9	13 of 19	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	63.2	3 of 8	62.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	59.3	62 of 158	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.3	56 of 125	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.0	57 of 121	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.3	75 of 123	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.8	54 of 129	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.0	50 of 123	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.8	50 of 123	59.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)90th percentile+19 vs school

Native American (2025)80th percentile+8 vs school

Asian (2025)74th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2025)72nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)71st percentile~ school

Male (2025)70th percentile~ school

White (2025)61st percentile-10 vs school

Female (2025)59th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile-17 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)17th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs South Dakota (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+12 vs state

Science47%~ state avg

Mathematics41%+5 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Canton High School - 01 and help other families decide.

Rate Canton High School - 01

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Canton High School - 01

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)		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	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	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Canton High School - 01	Public	9-12	800 N Main St	Canton	57013	Lincoln County	Canton School District 41-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 764-2706	283	19	14.9	20.5%	255 (90.1%)	4 (1.4%)	9 (3.2%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	66.9	48^th of 166 public high schools	71.1%		68.8	38^th of 141 public high schools	73.0%	10	75.8			40.9			47.0		$11,432	$00	$11,432
Harrisburg High School - 01	Public	9-12	1300 W Willow St	Harrisburg	57032	Lincoln County	Harrisburg School District 41-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 743-2567	1,806	127	14.2	16.0%	1,511 (83.7%)	74 (4.1%)	81 (4.5%)	27 (1.5%)	16 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	96 (5.3%)	56.6	80^th of 166 public high schools	51.8%		70.3	35^th of 141 public high schools	75.2%	45	62.9	0.0	62.4	33.4	0.0	33.2	49.7	49.4	$11,474	$382	$11,092
Lennox High School - 01	Public	9-12	1201 S Main St	Lennox	57039	Lincoln County	Lennox School District 41-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 647-2203	357	21	17.2	14.8%	329 (92.2%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	85.8	13^th of 166 public high schools	92.2%		86.1	13^th of 141 public high schools	90.8%		76.8			52.4			75.6		$11,065	$263	$10,802
Lincoln High School - 02	Public	9-12	2900 S Cliff Ave	Sioux Falls	57105	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7990	1,954	118	16.4	34.7%	1,285 (65.8%)	158 (8.1%)	262 (13.4%)	36 (1.8%)	69 (3.5%)	4 (0.2%)	140 (7.2%)	82.8	16^th of 166 public high schools	90.4%		87.3	11^th of 141 public high schools	92.2%	5	73.7	10.5	71.0	56.2	5.3	54.1	70.4	67.8	$11,747	$649	$11,098
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81	Public	6-12	4400 W 69th St	Sioux Falls	57108	Lincoln County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 367-7647	2	2	1.0		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Tea Area High School - 03	Public	9-12	500 W Brian St	Tea	57064	Lincoln County	Tea Area School District 41-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 498-2700	717	37	19.5	16.3%	613 (85.5%)	25 (3.5%)	36 (5.0%)	8 (1.1%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.9%)	75.9	28^th of 166 public high schools	83.1%		54.1	68^th of 141 public high schools	51.8%	40	74.8	0.0	74.3	43.5	0.0	43.2	61.2	60.8	$9,714	$311	$9,403
Community Campus - 41	Public	12	2101 W 41st St Ste 47	Sioux Falls	57105	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-4359	77	10	7.6	29.9%	41 (53.2%)	8 (10.4%)	12 (15.6%)	4 (5.2%)	7 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Project Search - Avera McKennan 07	Public	12	1325 S Cliff Ave	Sioux Falls	57105	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Teachwell Thrive - 03	Public	12	715 E 14th St	Sioux Falls	57104	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Teachwell Connect - 92	Public	9-12	715 E 14th St	Sioux Falls	57104	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Canton High School - 01

What district is Canton High School - 01 in?

Canton School District 41-1

What schools feed into Canton High School - 01?

Canton High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lawrence Elementary - 02
Middle : Canton Middle School - 04

How many students attend Canton High School - 01?

In the 2024-25 school year, 283 students attended Canton High School - 01.

Is Canton High School - 01 a good school?

Canton High School - 01 ranks 48^th of 166 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Canton High School - 01?

Students at Canton High School - 01 are 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Rate Canton High School - 01!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

SDSouth Dakota High School Rankings

SDSouth Dakota District Rankings

Schools in Canton, SD

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Canton High School - 01!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota 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.