For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 755 students in Canton, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, TX are Canton High School and Ranch Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Canton, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Canton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ranch Academy - Tyler Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14023 State Hwy 155 S
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canton, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, TX include Canton High School and Ranch Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
2 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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