For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 6,375 students in Canton, MI. The top ranked public high schools in Canton, MI are Salem High School, Plymouth High School and Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Canton, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #22.
Plymouth High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #33.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8415 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Grades: 6-12
| 1,917 students
Rank: #44.
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Grades: 7-12
| 660 students
Canton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8400 Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
8055 Fleet Street
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6190
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6190
Grades: PK
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canton, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, MI include Salem High School, Plymouth High School and Canton High School. Canton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
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 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Canton include: Canton Preparatory High School vs. Canton High School, Salem High School vs. Plymouth High School, Plymouth High School vs. Canton High School
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