Top Rankings
Canton School District 41-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 888 students in Canton School District 41-1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Canton School District 41-1 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
724 Schools
# Students
888 Students
146,776 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
10,614 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton School District 41-1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.4%
22.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,202 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,736. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,139 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$2,163 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$2,227 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,202
$14,736
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,139
$15,173
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Canton School District 41-1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
724 N Sanborn
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2579
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2579
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Canton High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Canton Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton School District 41-1?
Canton School District 41-1 manages 3 public schools serving 888 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District 41-1?
Canton School District 41-1 is ranked #41 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District 41-1?
92% of Canton School District 41-1 students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District 41-1?
Canton School District 41-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Canton School District 41-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,139 is less than the state median of $15,173. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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