Canton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,277 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Canton School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Canton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
354 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
11%
7%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
25%
# Black Students
393 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
2,052 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
63%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
225
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
243
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
258
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
248
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
241
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
260
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
212
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
6
1,798
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,743 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,277 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #106 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
63% of Canton School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,743 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
