Best Schools in Canton, MS
Canton, MS has a total of 18 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 7,468 students attend Canton, MS schools. On average, schools in Canton score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Canton exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Canton, MS
Canton, MS has 6 high schools with 2,727 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 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Canton meet expectations.
1. Germantown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1396 Students
2. Velma Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
3. Canton Public High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 597 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canton, MS
Canton, MS has 4 middle schools with 1,927 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 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Canton exceed expectations.
1. Germantown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1008 Students
2. Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
3. Huey L. Porter Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
4. Nichols Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canton, MS
Canton, MS has 7 elementary schools with 2,814 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 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Canton exceed expectations.
1. Mannsdale Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 599 Students
2. Madison Crossing Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 775 Students
3. Luther Branson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
4. Camden Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 108 Students
5. Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
6. Canton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
7. Mc Neal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canton, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canton, MS has a total population of 20,359 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canton, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canton, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canton, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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