Summary:
The city of Canton, Mississippi is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the schools in the Canton Public School District generally underperform the state averages, two standout institutions, Madison Crossing Elementary and Luther Branson School, consistently rank among the top schools in the state.
Madison Crossing Elementary and Luther Branson School outperform the state and district averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. These high-performing schools also maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Luther Branson School having an exceptionally low ratio of 7.3 students per teacher. In contrast, Canton Public High School struggles, with only 18.9% of students proficient in English II and 12.3% proficient in Biology.
The data also reveals that the schools in the Canton Public School District have a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 64.45% to 90.61%. However, Madison Crossing Elementary stands out with a more diverse student body, with 42.84% White, 47.48% African American, and 3.35% Hispanic students. This diversity may contribute to the school's strong performance compared to its peers in the district.
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