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Item: Canton School District
Rating: 5
Author: Public School Review

403 East Lincoln Street
Canton, MS 39046

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (601) 859-4110

Top Rankings

Canton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Overview

This School District

This State (MS)

# Schools

9 Schools

1,028 Schools

# Students

3,142 Students

432,864 Students

# Teachers

199 Teachers

30,920 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Canton School District	Mississippi
Pre-K	92	66
Kind	229	203
1	234	211
2	221	205
3	298	212
4	224	195
5	242	193
6	194	191
7	269	204
8	255	210
9	241	207
10	226	213
11	217	204
12	200	191

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District Rank

Canton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MS)

#88 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Canton School District
2023	#88
2022	#83
2021	#111
2019	#103
2018	#109
2017	#129
2016	#132
2015	#144
2014	#128
2013	#121
2012	#116

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41%

52%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	41%	52%
2022	40%	47%
2021	13%	37%
2019	33%	46%
2018	26%	43%
2017	19%	37%
2016	11%	31%
2015	9%	27%
2014	52%	64%
2013	53%	68%
2012	52%	64%

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30%

42%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2022	30%	42%
2021	19%	35%
2019	24%	41%
2018	26%	39%
2017	15%	35%
2016	15%	33%
2015	12%	33%
2014	42%	56%
2013	43%	59%
2012	42%	56%
2011	39%	53%

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47%

55%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2022	47%	55%
2021	30%	49%

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92%

89%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	92%	89%
2022	87%	89%
2021	82%	88%
2020	77%	88%
2019	72%	85%
2018	72%	84%
2017	72%	83%
2016	74%	83%
2015	63%	82%
2014	57%	78%
2013	72%	76%

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(2022-23)

25.4%

26.5%

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Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	25.4%	26.5%
2022	33.6%	31%
2021	33.4%	22.9%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.37

0.63

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	0.27	0.60
2022	0.26	0.60
2021	0.25	0.59
2020	0.22	0.58
2019	0.22	0.58
2018	0.19	0.58
2017	0.19	0.58
2016	0.16	0.56
2015	0.27	0.55
2014	0.13	0.56
2013	0.11	0.55
2012	0.08	0.55
2011	0.06	0.55
2010	0.05	0.55
2009	0.03	0.54
2008	0.04	0.53
2007	0.03	0.53
2006	0.01	0.53
2005	0.01	0.52
2001	0.01	0.53
1999	0.01	0.52
1998	0.01	0.51
1997	0.02	0.51
1996	0.02	0.51
1995	0.02	0.51
1994	0.03	0.51
1993	0.04	0.51
1992	0.05	0.51
1991	0.04	0.51
1990	0.05	0.50
1989	0.07	0.51

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

18%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	14%	5%
2022	15%	4%
2021	15%	4%
2020	13%	4%
2019	13%	4%
2018	9%	4%
2017	9%	4%
2016	9%	3%
2015	6%	3%
2014	7%	3%
2013	6%	3%
2012	4%	3%
2011	2%	3%
2010	2%	2%
2009	2%	2%
2008	2%	2%
2007	1%	2%

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% Black

78%

45%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	84%	47%
2022	85%	47%
2021	85%	48%
2020	87%	48%
2019	87%	48%
2018	90%	49%
2017	90%	49%
2016	91%	49%
2015	67%	49%
2014	93%	49%
2013	94%	49%
2012	96%	50%
2011	97%	50%
2010	98%	50%
2009	98%	50%
2008	98%	51%
2007	99%	51%
2006	100%	51%
2005	99%	51%
2004	100%	51%
2003	100%	51%
2002	100%	51%
2001	100%	51%
2000	100%	50%
1999	100%	51%
1998	100%	51%
1997	99%	51%
1996	99%	51%
1995	99%	51%
1994	99%	51%
1993	98%	52%

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% White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	1%	42%
2018	1%	43%
2017	1%	43%
2011	1%	45%
1997	1%	48%
1996	1%	48%
1995	1%	48%
1994	1%	48%
1993	2%	48%
1992	3%	48%
1991	2%	48%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,981 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MS)

Total Revenue

$41 MM

$5,371 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	$41 MM	$24 MM
2022	$39 MM	$23 MM
2021	$41 MM	$24 MM
2020	$39 MM	$23 MM
2019	$39 MM	$23 MM
2018	$38 MM	$22 MM
2017	$38 MM	$22 MM
2016	$37 MM	$22 MM
2015	$30 MM	$20 MM
2014	$30 MM	$20 MM
2012	$32 MM	$21 MM
2011	$31 MM	$21 MM
2010	$30 MM	$20 MM
2009	$29 MM	$21 MM
2008	$28 MM	$20 MM
2007	$28 MM	$20 MM
2006	$27 MM	$20 MM
2005	$26 MM	$17 MM
2004	$23 MM	$17 MM
2003	$21 MM	$16 MM
2002	$20 MM	$15 MM
2001	$18 MM	$13 MM
2000	$18 MM	$13 MM
1999	$17 MM	$12 MM
1998	$15 MM	$12 MM
1997	$15 MM	$11 MM
1996	$14 MM	$11 MM
1995	$15 MM	$10 MM

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Spending

$37 MM

$5,314 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	$37 MM	$23 MM
2022	$34 MM	$23 MM
2021	$37 MM	$23 MM
2020	$34 MM	$23 MM
2019	$34 MM	$22 MM
2018	$47 MM	$21 MM
2017	$49 MM	$21 MM
2016	$43 MM	$21 MM
2015	$28 MM	$20 MM
2014	$28 MM	$20 MM
2012	$43 MM	$20 MM
2011	$29 MM	$20 MM
2010	$28 MM	$20 MM
2009	$28 MM	$20 MM
2008	$31 MM	$20 MM
2007	$27 MM	$19 MM
2006	$33 MM	$18 MM
2005	$25 MM	$17 MM
2004	$22 MM	$16 MM
2003	$21 MM	$15 MM
2002	$17 MM	$14 MM
2001	$17 MM	$14 MM
2000	$19 MM	$14 MM
1999	$20 MM	$14 MM
1998	$20 MM	$12 MM
1997	$15 MM	$11 MM
1996	$14 MM	$11 MM
1995	$14 MM	$10 MM

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Revenue / Student

$12,981

$12,408

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	$12,883	$12,554
2022	$11,609	$11,172
2021	$12,718	$13,142
2020	$11,609	$11,172
2019	$11,502	$11,082
2018	$10,995	$11,559
2017	$10,519	$11,251
2016	$10,406	$11,100
2015	$8,336	$9,638
2014	$8,723	$8,965
2012	$9,286	$8,998
2011	$9,126	$9,729
2010	$8,684	$9,638
2009	$8,622	$9,999
2008	$8,370	$9,551
2007	$8,362	$8,944
2006	$8,458	$9,208
2005	$7,582	$8,125
2004	$6,780	$8,004
2003	$6,002	$7,380
2002	$5,672	$6,736
2001	$4,756	$5,913
2000	$4,888	$5,664
1999	$4,363	$5,597
1998	$4,126	$5,260
1997	$3,966	$4,903
1995	$3,896	$4,082
1992	$3,193	$3,514

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Spending / Student

$11,664

$12,276

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Canton School District	Mississippi
2023	$11,575	$12,004
2022	$10,070	$11,286
2021	$11,428	$12,566
2020	$10,070	$11,286
2019	$10,094	$10,735
2018	$13,487	$10,908
2017	$13,636	$10,891
2016	$11,797	$10,668
2015	$7,756	$9,666
2014	$8,369	$8,852
2012	$12,609	$8,869
2011	$8,640	$9,323
2010	$8,079	$9,666
2009	$8,273	$9,596
2008	$9,338	$9,285
2007	$8,220	$8,688
2006	$10,136	$8,675
2005	$7,304	$8,168
2004	$6,381	$7,902
2003	$5,933	$7,198
2002	$4,788	$6,475
2001	$4,505	$6,210
2000	$5,035	$6,202
1999	$5,331	$6,315
1998	$5,433	$5,370
1997	$4,123	$4,828
1995	$3,734	$4,089
1992	$3,084	$3,260

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Best Canton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

357 Old Yazoo Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-7819

Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Mcneal Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
:

Bottom 50%

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364 Martin Luther King Drive
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3654

Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Rank: #33.

Huey L Porter Middle School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 28%)
:

Bottom 50%

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551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1820

Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Rank: #44.

Canton Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

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365 Vanburen Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2400

Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

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551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1809

Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Canton High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

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634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325

Gr: 9-12 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Rank: #77.

Nichols Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
:

Bottom 50%

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529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741

Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

Canton Career Center

Vocational School

Add to Compare

487 North Union Extension
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984

Gr: 10-12

Rank: n/an/a

Canton Educational Services Center

Alternative School

Add to Compare

529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010

Gr: 4-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canton School District?

Canton School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,142 students.

What is the rank of Canton School District?

Canton School District is ranked #96 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?

78% of Canton School District students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?

Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $11,664 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,142 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
: 92% (Top 5% in MS)
: Bottom 50%
: 41% (Btm 50%)
: 30% (Btm 50%)
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education