For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,166 students in Canton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Canton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Canton Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
452 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
5%
# Black Students
2,663 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
84%
47%
# White Students
19 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
1%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
231
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
245
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
260
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
252
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
68
7,168
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,883 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,575 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Canton Public School District?
Canton Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,166 students.
What is the rank of Canton Public School District?
Canton Public School District is ranked #87 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Public School District?
84% of Canton Public School District students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton Public School District?
Canton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Canton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,575 is less than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,166 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
