For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,427 students in Canton, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, GA are Creekview High School, Sequoyah High School and Cherokee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Canton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Creekview High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekview High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4400
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #22.
Sequoyah High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4485 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-3200
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,101 students
Rank: #33.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5300
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 3,011 students
Rank: #44.
Igrad Virtual Academy School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8871 Knox Bridge Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6680
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6680
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Canton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buffington Educational Service Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
4568 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
712 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Crossroads Alternative Middlehigh (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3921 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20 Ridge Road
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Grades: K-6
| 1,097 students
L.r.tippens Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Glenwood St
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 Belletta Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-4744
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-4744
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8 Glenwood Street.
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canton, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, GA include Creekview High School, Sequoyah High School and Cherokee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
4 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Canton include: Creekview High School vs. Sequoyah High School, Sequoyah High School vs. Creekview High School, Cherokee High School vs. Sequoyah High School
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