For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 220 students in Canton, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Canton, MO is Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Canton, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canton, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, MO include Canton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
1 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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