Best High Schools in Canton, NC

Canton, NC has 2 high schools with 1,103 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 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Canton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Haywood Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 176 Students

2. Pisgah High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students

Best Middle Schools in Canton, NC

Canton, NC has 2 middle schools with 694 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 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Canton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bethel Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students

2. Canton Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Canton, NC

Canton, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,594 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 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Canton exceed expectations.

1. Bethel Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students

2. North Canton Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students

3. Meadowbrook Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students

4. Clyde Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Canton, NC

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

Community Factors

Canton, NC has a total population of 15,836 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Canton, NC

3,391

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Canton, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canton, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,185 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Canton, NC

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Clyde, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations