Top 3 Best Canton Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 795 students in Canton, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Canton, MS is Canton Public 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 56% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Canton, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton Public 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 53% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Canton, MS (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton Public High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Grades: 9
| 260 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Canton, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, MS include Canton Public High School.
How many public high schools are located in Canton, MS?
4 public high schools are located in Canton, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton, MS?
Canton, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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