Best Schools in Canton, SD
Canton, SD has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,971 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, 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, SD
The top high schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
2. Canton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
3. Harrisburg High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Canton, SD
The top middle schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Jr. High - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
2. Lennox Intermediate - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 168 Students
3. Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
4. Canton Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Canton, SD
The top elementary schools in Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Worthing Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 126 Students
2. Lawrence Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton School District 41-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
3. Liberty Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
4. Freedom Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg School District 41-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Canton, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Canton, SD has a total population of 4,122 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Canton, SD
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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Canton, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Canton, SD.
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, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Canton, SD
How many schools are in Canton, SD?
Canton, SD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,971 students in total.
How do schools in Canton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Canton score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, 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: 50%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Canton
3 of 3 schools in Canton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Canton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.