For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 177 students in Canton, KS.
The top ranked public middle school in Canton, KS is Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, KS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 S. Kansas
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4401
Grades: 6-12
| 177 students
Canton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 N. Sixth
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Canton, KS 67428
(620) 628-4451
Grades: PK-3
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Canton, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, KS include Canton-galva Jr./sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
1 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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