Canton School District

300 E Main St
Canton, OK 73724-0639
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Canton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 318 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Canton School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
318 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#442 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

12%
25%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
27%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
31%
(20-21)
≥80%
78%
(2022-23)
22%
24.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.74

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
18%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
15%
21%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
8%
% White
62%
43%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,572 is higher than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,233 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,102 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$7 MM
$8,860 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$29,572
$13,052

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$22,233
$12,704

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Canton School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2256
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2251
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 2 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #456 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
62% of Canton School District students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,233 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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