Canton Public School Dist School District

403 East Lincoln Street
Canton, MS 39046
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,071 students in Canton Public School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Canton Public School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
3,071 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Canton Public School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#111 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Canton Public School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
13%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canton Public School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canton Public School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Canton Public School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
430 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
4%
# Black Students
2,606 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
85%
47%
# White Students
11 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
63
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
245
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
247
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
250
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
241
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
66
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,281 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,934 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$5,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Canton Public School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$37 MM
$5,314 MM
This chart display total spending of Canton Public School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,281
$12,094
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Canton Public School Dist  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,934
$11,965
This chart display average spending per public school student in Canton Public School Dist  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Canton Public School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Huey L. Porter Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1815
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Vanburen Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1810
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Mc Neal Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Nichols Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Canton Public High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Grades: 10-12
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Career Center
Vocational School
487 North Union Extension
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Grades: 9
| 260 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canton Public School Dist School District?
Canton Public School Dist School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,071 students.
What is the rank of Canton Public School Dist School District?
Canton Public School Dist School District is ranked #108 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Public School Dist School District?
85% of Canton Public School Dist School District students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton Public School Dist School District?
Canton Public School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Canton Public School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,934 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,071 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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