Canton Public Dist School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 public middle schools managed by Canton Public Dist School District serving 749 students in Canton, Mississippi.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi state average of 57%.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the state average of 16:1.
Canton Public Dist School District (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Canton Huey L. Porter Middle School551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601)407-1819
Grades: 6-8 | 347 students
- Canton Nichols Middle School529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601)859-3741
Grades: 6-8 | 402 students
Overview
| School District Name | Canton Public Dist School District |
| # of Schools | n/a |
| # of Students | 3,583 students |
| # of Teachers | 203 Teacher(s) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| # of Male Students | 1,812 students |
| % Male Students | 51% |
| # of Female Students | 1,771 students |
| % Female Students | 49% |
Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.19 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 6 students |
| % Asian Students | n/a |
| # of Hispanic Students | 331 students |
| % Hispanic Students | 9% |
| # of Black Students | 3,202 students |
| % Black Students | 89% |
| # of White Students | 27 students |
| % White Students | 1% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 16 students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 40 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 282 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 327 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 362 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 337 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 319 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 258 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 251 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 249 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 235 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 236 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 232 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 204 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 162 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 89 |
District Comparison
- Canton Public Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has increased from 70% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MS) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 37% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 35% |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 83% |
 | ||
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $8,771 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,412. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,161 is less than the state average of $10,443. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| Total Revenue | $30 MM | $20 MM |
 | ||
| Spending | $28 MM | $20 MM |
 | ||
| Revenue / Student | $8,771 | $10,412 |
 | ||
| Spending / Student | $8,161 | $10,443 |
 | ||
Recent Articles
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of public school vouchers as they pertain to the education of students with disabilities.
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
Every child learns differently and it’s a teacher’s job to meet students where they are and guide them through the learning process. Scaffolding is a teaching tool that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
