Canton High School is a public high school located in Canton, Texas. It is part of the Canton Independent School District located in central Van Zandt County and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, Canton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Canton High School serves the entire district of Canton, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 162.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Canton High School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Motto
Making Excellence A Tradition
School Rankings
Canton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
17%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
76%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles/eaglettes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canton High School's ranking?
Canton High School is ranked #1616 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Canton High School often compared to?
Canton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van High School, Martins Mill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canton High School?
The graduation rate of Canton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Canton High School?
650 students attend Canton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Canton High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canton High School offer ?
Canton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canton High School part of?
Canton High School is part of Canton Independent School District.
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