Best Canton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 884 students in Canton, MS.

The top-ranked public high school in Canton, MS is Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Canton, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.

Canton, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Canton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).