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Best Schools in Canton, NC
Canton, NC has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,035 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Canton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Canton, NC
The top high schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pisgah High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
2. Tuscola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canton, NC
The top middle schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Canton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
3. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canton, NC
The top elementary schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverbend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 183 Students
2. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
3. North Canton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
4. Clyde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
5. Meadowbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 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
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canton, NC
How many schools are in Canton, NC?
Canton, NC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,035 students in total.
How do schools in Canton perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Canton score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Canton 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: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Canton
5 of 5 schools in Canton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Canton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.