For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 579 students in Canton, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, TX are Canton J 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Canton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ranch Academy - Tyler Campus (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
14023 State Hwy 155 S
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Canton, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, TX include Canton J High School and Ranch Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton, TX?
2 public middle schools are located in Canton, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton, TX?
Canton, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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