Top Rankings
Canton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,659 students in Canton Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Canton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
6,842 Schools
# Students
2,309 Students
3,732,647 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
250,039 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton Independent School District, which is ranked #203 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.9%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
18%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
75%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,648 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,864 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$25 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,648
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$10,864
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Canton Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1190 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Gr: 3-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Canton J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1163 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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