For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 508 students in Canton R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Canton R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
508 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton R-V School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,699 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,461 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,699
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,461
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Canton R-V School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Canton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton R-V School District?
Canton R-V School District manages 2 public schools serving 508 students.
What is the rank of Canton R-V School District?
Canton R-V School District is ranked #394 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton R-V School District?
90% of Canton R-V School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton R-V School District?
Canton R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Canton R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,461 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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