Georgia›Cherokee County›Canton
Best Schools in Canton, Georgia
Compare 19 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
19
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
21,595
Total Students
Across Canton
14.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
19 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score54%
ELA Assessment Score50%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 3,012 students at Cherokee High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Sixes Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
20 Ridge Rd, Canton, GA 30114
6.7
Rating
Students
741
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
72%
Avery Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6391 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115
6.5
Rating
Students
1,104
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
69%
Macedonia Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
10370 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115
6.3
Rating
Students
730
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
67%
Hickory Flat Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2755 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115
6.1
Rating
Students
890
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
65%
Indian Knoll Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3635 Univeter Rd, Canton, GA 30115
6
Rating
Students
881
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
62%
Creekview High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1550 Owens Store Rd, Canton, GA 30115
5.8
Rating
Students
2,039
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
54%
Free Home Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
12525 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA 30115
5.7
Rating
Students
280
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
62%
Liberty Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
10500 Bells Ferry Rd, Canton, GA 30114
5.5
Rating
Students
977
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
60%
Sequoyah High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4485 Hickory Rd, Canton, GA 30115
5.5
Rating
Students
2,021
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
46%
Dean Rusk Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2761 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115
5.2
Rating
Students
1,543
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
50%
Creekland Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1555 Owens Store Rd, Canton, GA 30115
5.2
Rating
Students
1,503
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
53%
J. Knox Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
151 River Bend Way, Canton, GA 30114
5.1
Rating
Students
909
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
56%
Freedom Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
10550 Bells Ferry Rd, Canton, GA 30114
5.1
Rating
Students
929
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
50%
Clayton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
221 Upper Burris Rd, Canton, GA 30114
5
Rating
Students
290
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
57%
Cherokee High School
publichighGrade 9-12
930 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114
4.6
Rating
Students
3,012
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
46%
Holly Springs Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1965 Hickory Rd, Canton, GA 30115
4.5
Rating
Students
831
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
48%
Igrad Virtual Academy School
publichighGrade 9-12
8871 Knox Bridge Hwy, Canton, GA 30114
3.7
Rating
Students
210
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
30%
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
205 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
3.4
Rating
Students
1,119
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teasley Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
151 Hickory Log Dr, Canton, GA 30114
3.1
Rating
Students
1,586
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
31%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Canton
Canton, Georgia is home to 19 schools serving over 21,595 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canton, Georgia?
There are 19 schools in Canton, serving 21,595 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Canton?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Canton include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Canton?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Canton is 14.4:1.