What types of schools are available in Canton, Mississippi?

Canton, Mississippi offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Canton, Mississippi

Q: How many schools are in Canton, Mississippi?

There are 11 schools in Canton, Mississippi, serving 4,265 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Canton?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Canton, Mississippi, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 11 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

4,265

Total Students

Across Canton

14.9:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

11 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score40%

ELA Assessment Score38%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 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 884 students at Canton High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Luther Branson Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3903 Highway 16 E, Canton, MS 39046

Madison Crossing Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

300 Yandell Road, Canton, MS 39046

Shirley D. Simmons Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

820 Sulphur Springs Road, Canton, MS 39046

Nichols Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

529 North Mace Street, Canton, MS 39046

Mcneal Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

364 Martin Luther King Drive, Canton, MS 39046

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

551 Finney Road, Canton, MS 39046

Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences

publicelementaryPK-5

357 Old Yazoo Road, Canton, MS 39046

Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

551 Finney Road, Canton, MS 39046

Canton Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

365 Vanburen Street, Canton, MS 39046

634 Finney Road, Canton, MS 39046

Sr1 College Prep & Stem Academy

publicelementaryK-K2

505 South Union Street, Canton, MS 39046

Detailed Overview of Schools in Canton

Canton, Mississippi is home to 11 schools serving over 4,265 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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Canton, Mississippi?

There are 11 schools in Canton, serving 4,265 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 14.9:1.

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