Schools in Canton, Mississippi (2025)
11 schools · 4,280 students · 10 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 366.
Canton, in Mississippi, has 11 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,280 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high; by sector 10 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Canton's schools is 366, below the Mississippi median of 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
11 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy (65.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Luther Branson Elementary (59.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Madison Crossing Elementary (58.1, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Canton High School (899 students), Madison Crossing Elementary (761 students), Canton Elementary School (411 students).
Ranked schools in Canton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Mississippi.
- 166Sr1 College Prep & STEM AcademyCanton · Charter Elementary27.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 87 students
- 260Luther Branson ElementaryCanton · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 151 students
- 358Madison Crossing ElementaryCanton · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 761 students
- 448Shirley D. Simmons Middle SchoolCanton · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 124 students
- 533Jimmie M Goodloe ElementaryCanton · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 625McNeal Elementary SchoolCanton · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 385 students
- 724Huey L Porter MiddleCanton · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 819Reuben B. Myers Arts & SciencesCanton · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 916Nichols Middle SchoolCanton · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 362 students
- 1013Canton Elementary SchoolCanton · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 411 students
- 119Canton High SchoolCanton · Public High12% Math proficiency · 899 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy Canton · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Charter | 65.7 Top 50% | 27.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 87 |
| 2 | Luther Branson Elementary Canton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.8 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 151 |
| 3 | Madison Crossing Elementary Canton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 58.1 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 761 |
| 4 | Shirley D. Simmons Middle School Canton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 124 |
| 5 | Jimmie M Goodloe Elementary Canton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.8 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 6 | McNeal Elementary School Canton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 385 |
| 7 | Huey L Porter Middle Canton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 8 | Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences Canton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 9 | Nichols Middle School Canton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 362 |
| 10 | Canton Elementary School Canton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 11 | Canton High School Canton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 899 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Canton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Canton?
Sr1 College Prep & STEM Academy is the highest-ranked school in Canton with a Success Index (US) of 65.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Canton?
Canton has 11 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) educating 4,280 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Canton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Canton is 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.