Canton Public High School

Summary:

Canton Public High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Canton, Mississippi, with a student population of 597. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 100 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Canton Public High School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low test scores across all subject areas compared to the state and nearby schools. Only 25.3% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 67.4%. The school has a high percentage of African American students (87.6%) and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors likely contribute to the school's persistent underperformance, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Mississippi high schools, with a ranking of 222 out of 228 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Callaway High School, Northwest Rankin High School, Ridgeland High School, and Madison Central High School, generally outperform Canton Public High School in terms of test scores, school rankings, and student demographics. These schools serve more diverse student populations and have higher levels of academic achievement, despite Canton Public High School having a higher spending per student of $11,145 compared to some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 10-12

634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046

(601) 859-5325

District: Canton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
222^nd of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,447

Feeder schools for Canton Public High School:

Elementary:	Canton Elementary School
	Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
	Mc Neal Elementary School
	Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar
Middle:	Huey L. Porter Middle School
	Nichols Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 597

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.6%

Hispanic:

11.7%

White:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Canton Public High School ranks worse than 97.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Canton Public High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.6%), Hispanic (11.7%), White (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canton Public High School is 19.1. (See more...)

Compare Canton Public High School employs 31.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canton Public High School is $14,447.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Canton Public High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Canton Public High School 222^nd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Canton Public High School in the ranking list.)

Canton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton Public School District 100^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canton Public High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	25.16	197^th	232	15.1%
2005	23.62	204^th	232	12.1%
2006	27.19	195^th	232	15.9%
2007	18.84	209^th	232	9.9%
2008	16.76	206^th	235	12.3%
2009	15.90	210^th	235	10.6%
2010	1.85	233^rd	235	0.9%
2011	14.79	220^th	244	9.8%
2012	6.82	234^th	241	2.9%
2013	7.41	230^th	238	3.4%
2014	15.12	216^th	236	8.5%
2015	12.47	205^th	226	9.3%
2016	22.47	181^st	231	21.6%
2017	20.13	184^th	237	22.4%
2018	21.35	186^th	233	20.2%
2019	8.60	220^th	233	5.6%
2021	18.70	186^th	231	19.5%
2022	17.67	195^th	228	14.5%
2023	15.32	200^th	226	11.5%
2024	6.20	222^nd	228	2.6%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Canton Public High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	26	1166	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1192
1991	17	1135	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1152
1992	17	1170	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1188
1993	22	1180	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1204
1994	11	1224	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1235
1995	8	1208	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1216
1996	8	1208	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1216
1997	10	1223	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1233
1998	6	1209	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1215
1999	3	900	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	903
2000	2	938	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	940
2001	4	977	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	982
2002	2	917	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	921
2003	2	917	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	921
2004	4	897	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	901
2005	3	862	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	865
2006	2	862	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	864
2007	2	953	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	957
2008	1	981	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	985
2009	2	995	0	4	0	0	0	1001
2010	2	972	1	3	0	0	0	978
2011	3	945	1	1	0	0	0	950
2012	4	957	1	4	0	0	0	966
2013	3	882	3	7	0	0	0	895
2014	1	813	2	6	0	0	2	824
2015	2	828	1	12	0	0	0	843
2016	2	809	1	26	0	0	0	838
2017	1	818	2	34	0	0	0	855
2018	1	590	1	19	0	0	1	612
2019	0	552	2	39	0	0	0	593
2020	1	530	3	58	0	0	0	592
2021	2	505	2	69	0	0	0	578
2022	2	468	3	62	0	0	0	535
2023	2	523	1	70	0	1	0	597

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canton Public High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1192	63.2	18.8	n/a
1991	1152	65.6	17.5	n/a
1992	1188	64.3	18.4	92.8
1993	1204	63.8	18.9	92.8
1994	1235	64.3	19.2	92.1
1995	1216	63.8	19.1	84.6
1996	1216	63.8	19.1	84.6
1997	1233	59.7	20.7	90.1
1998	1215	58.9	20.6	93.2
1999	903	44.5	20.3	91.8
2000	940	45.6	20.6	93.1
2001	982	44.7	22.0	89.8
2002	921	43.1	21.4	91.4
2003	921	43.1	21.4	91.4
2004	901	44.0	20.5	87.7
2005	865	38.2	22.6	82.2
2006	864	37.6	23.0	91.7
2007	957	29.8	32.1	84.7
2008	985	35.4	27.8	85
2009	1001	42.9	23.3	92.3
2010	978	47.0	20.7	91.9
2011	950	45.2	20.9	94
2012	966	47.7	20.2	94.3
2013	895	49.1	18.2	95.6
2014	824	43.5	18.9	97
2015	843	44.0	19.1	100
2016	838	46.0	18.2	100
2017	855	43.0	19.8	100
2018	612	28.3	21.5	100
2019	593	30.1	19.6	100
2020	592	28.4	20.8	100
2021	578	29.8	19.3	100
2022	535	31.3	17.0	100
2023	597	31.1	19.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Canton Public High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1192	63.2	18.8	n/a
1991	1152	65.6	17.5	n/a
1992	1188	64.3	18.4	92.8
1993	1204	63.8	18.9	92.8
1994	1235	64.3	19.2	92.1
1995	1216	63.8	19.1	84.6
1996	1216	63.8	19.1	84.6
1997	1233	59.7	20.7	90.1
1998	1215	58.9	20.6	93.2
1999	903	44.5	20.3	91.8
2000	940	45.6	20.6	93.1
2001	982	44.7	22.0	89.8
2002	921	43.1	21.4	91.4
2003	921	43.1	21.4	91.4
2004	901	44.0	20.5	87.7
2005	865	38.2	22.6	82.2
2006	864	37.6	23.0	91.7
2007	957	29.8	32.1	84.7
2008	985	35.4	27.8	85
2009	1001	42.9	23.3	92.3
2010	978	47.0	20.7	91.9
2011	950	45.2	20.9	94
2012	966	47.7	20.2	94.3
2013	895	49.1	18.2	95.6
2014	824	43.5	18.9	97
2015	843	44.0	19.1	100
2016	838	46.0	18.2	100
2017	855	43.0	19.8	100
2018	612	28.3	21.5	100
2019	593	30.1	19.6	100
2020	592	28.4	20.8	100
2021	578	29.8	19.3	100
2022	535	31.3	17.0	100
2023	597	31.1	19.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Canton Public High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,028
2018	$11,145
2019	$45,248
2020	$12,570
2021	$12,480
2022	$14,447

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canton Public High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 220^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 200^th of 226 High schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Canton Public High School)	12.6	36.5	23.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Canton Public School District)	38.5	63.1	24.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Canton Public High School)	23	35	12%
End of Course English II (Canton Public School District)	23	35	12%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Canton Public High School)	6.9	30.4	23.5%
End of Course Biology (Canton Public School District)	35.5	50	14.5%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Canton Public High School)	30.6	51.3	20.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Canton Public School District)	30.6	51.3	20.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	593	597	0.7%
African American	552	523	5.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	39	70	79.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Canton Public High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Canton Public High School	Public	10-12	634 Finney Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 859-5325	597	31	19.1	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	523 (87.6%)	70 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6.2	222^nd of 228 public high schools	2.6%		15.3	200^th of 226 public high schools	11.5%	22					25.3	18.9		12.3	50.0	$14,447
Canton Career Center	Public	10-12	487 North Union Extension	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 859-3984	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Madison County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	379 Calhoun Station Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 859-6847	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Germantown High School	Public	9-12	409 Calhoun Station Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 859-6150	1,396	84	16.6	99.8%	793 (56.8%)	527 (37.8%)	25 (1.8%)	33 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.1%)	78.1	41^st of 228 public high schools	82.0%		79.6	34^th of 226 public high schools	85.0%	7					71.9	65.5		67.8	88.1	$11,374
Pisgah High School	Public	7-12	115 Tori Bowie Lane	Brandon	39047	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 829-2825	435	36	12.2	99.3%	365 (83.9%)	50 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	68.3	71^st of 228 public high schools	68.9%		63.9	78^th of 226 public high schools	65.5%	7	59.0	52.9	80.7	66.7	84.8	52.1	73.6	61.9	76.0	$13,713
Velma Jackson High School	Public	9-12	2000 Loring Road	Camden	39045	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 468-2531	202	27	7.4	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	201 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49	125^th of 228 public high schools	45.2%		47.6	129^th of 226 public high schools	42.9%	4					61.2	52.3		61.5	63.8	$29,572
Madison Central High School	Public	10-12	1417 Highland Colony Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 856-7121	1,246	85	14.5	99.8%	772 (62.0%)	343 (27.5%)	17 (1.4%)	89 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (1.9%)	82.8	22^nd of 228 public high schools	90.4%		83	20^th of 226 public high schools	91.2%	2					42.4	72.8		28.9	87.1	$13,603
Ridgeland High School	Public	9-12	586 Sunnybrook Road	Ridgeland	39157	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 898-5023	968	69	13.9	99.7%	84 (8.7%)	669 (69.1%)	158 (16.3%)	31 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.7%)	40.8	140^th of 228 public high schools	38.6%		42.7	135^th of 226 public high schools	40.3%	5					57.0	41.5		49.7	71.6	$13,518
Northwest Rankin High School	Public	9-12	5805 Highway 25	Flowood	39232	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-2242	1,898	112	16.8	99.8%	1,074 (56.6%)	567 (29.9%)	37 (1.9%)	60 (3.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	156 (8.2%)	78.8	37^th of 228 public high schools	83.8%		82.1	25^th of 226 public high schools	88.9%	12					73.4	66.6		69.2	88.7	$9,968
Callaway High School	Public	9-12	601 Beasley Rd	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3535	923	57	16.3	100.0%	4 (0.4%)	873 (94.6%)	28 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.0%)	21.9	183^rd of 228 public high schools	19.7%		27.5	165^th of 226 public high schools	27.0%	18					46.5	23.4		53.2	57.6	$12,272

Frequently Asked Questions about Canton Public High School

What schools feed into Canton Public High School?

Canton Public High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Canton Elementary School
Elementary : Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
Elementary : Mc Neal Elementary School
Elementary : Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar
Middle : Huey L. Porter Middle School
Middle : Nichols Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Canton Public High School?

Students at Canton Public High School are 88% African American, 12% Hispanic.

Is Canton Public High School a good school?

Canton Public High School ranks in the bottom 2.6% of Mississippi high schools.

What district is Canton Public High School in?

Canton Public School District

How many students attend Canton Public High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended Canton Public High School.

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