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Best Schools in Canton, MO
Canton, MO has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,437 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Canton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canton, MO
The top high schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clark Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
2. Canton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 230 Students
3. Highland Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canton, MO
The top middle schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clark Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canton, MO
The top elementary schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
2. Running Fox Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
3. Black Hawk Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
4. Highland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 525 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canton, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canton, MO has a total population of 4,119 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canton, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Canton, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canton, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canton, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Canton, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canton, MO
How many schools are in Canton, MO?
Canton, MO has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,437 students in total.
How do schools in Canton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Canton score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Canton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Canton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Canton
2 of 2 schools in Canton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Canton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.