Best High Schools in Canton, ME

Canton, ME has 3 high schools with 864 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Canton score 88% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Canton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Dirigo High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students

2. Buckfield Jr-sr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 10 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 222 Students

3. Spruce Mountain High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students

Best Middle Schools in Canton, ME

Canton, ME has 2 middle schools with 529 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Canton score 80% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 76% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Canton exceed expectations.

1. Spruce Mountain Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 73 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 358 Students

2. T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rsu 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Canton, ME

Canton, ME has 3 elementary schools with 962 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Canton score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Canton exceed expectations.

1. Hartford-sumner Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students

2. Spruce Mountain Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 73 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 300 Students

3. Dirigo Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rsu 56 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Canton, ME

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Canton, ME has a total population of 1,231 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Canton, ME

2,355

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Canton, ME.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canton, ME.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canton, ME.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

986 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Canton, ME Internet Health Assessment.

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