Best Schools in Canton, Salisbury, MD
Canton, Salisbury, MD has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,237 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, 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, Salisbury, MD
The top high schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James M. Bennett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
2. Wicomico High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canton, Salisbury, MD
The top middle schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salisbury Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 873 Students
2. Bennett Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 906 Students
3. Wicomico Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canton, Salisbury, MD
The top elementary schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Salisbury Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 505 Students
2. Pinehurst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
3. Glen Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 379 Students
4. Prince Street School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 854 Students
5. East Salisbury Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 421 Students
6. Beaver Run School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 669 Students
7. West Salisbury
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 361 Students
8. Charles H. Chipman Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wicomico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canton, Salisbury, MD
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canton, Salisbury, MD has a total population of 5,171 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canton, Salisbury, MD
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, Salisbury, MD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canton, Salisbury, MD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canton, Salisbury, MD.
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, Salisbury, MD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canton, Salisbury, MD
How many schools are in Canton, Salisbury, MD?
Canton, Salisbury, MD has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,237 students in total.
How do schools in Canton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Canton score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, 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: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations