For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 6,034 students in Canton, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, GA are Dean Rusk Middle School, Creekland Middle School and Freedom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dean Rusk Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2761 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135
Gr: 6-8 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Creekland Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1555 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4460
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,484 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10550 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1100
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2126 Sixes Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(678) 385-7322
Canton, GA 30114
(678) 385-7322
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Teasley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hickory Log Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5420
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,552 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Canton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buffington Educational Service Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
4568 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
712 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Crossroads Alternative Middlehigh (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3921 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
20 Ridge Road
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Gr: K-6 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
L.r.tippens Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8 Glenwood St
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
8 Glenwood Street.
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Canton, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, GA include Dean Rusk Middle School, Creekland Middle School and Freedom Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
5 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Canton include: Teasley Middle School vs. Freedom Middle School, Dean Rusk Middle School vs. Creekland Middle School, Creekland Middle School vs. Dean Rusk Middle School
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