Canton Public High School vs. Germantown High School
Should I attend Canton Public High School or Germantown High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Canton Public High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Germantown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades 10-12, Canton Public High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Serving 1,293 students in grades 9-12, Germantown High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
535 students
1,293 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#631 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#290 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
352
Grade 10 Students
181
345
Grade 11 Students
190
310
Grade 12 Students
154
268
Ungraded Students
10
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
2%
% Black
87%
36%
% White
n/a
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.23
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
