Serving 221 students in grades 7-12, Canton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canton High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Canton, MO, covering approximately 138.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 13.1 miles and the furthest edge located about 21.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canton High School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Canton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1545 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canton High School's ranking?
Canton High School is ranked #1545 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Canton High School often compared to?
Canton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Jr.-sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canton High School?
The graduation rate of Canton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Canton High School?
221 students attend Canton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Canton High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canton High School?
Canton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canton High School offer ?
Canton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton High School part of?
Canton High School is part of Canton R-V School District.
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