For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 220 students in Canton, MO.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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 middle schools in Canton, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, MO include Canton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
1 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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