Summary:
North Canton Elementary is a public elementary school in Canton, North Carolina, serving 324 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Haywood County Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
North Canton Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics, where 78.7% of 3rd graders, 72.9% of 4th graders, and 69.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better on the EOG exams, compared to state averages of 62.7%, 56.6%, and 58.1%, respectively. The school also excels in reading and science, with 66% of 3rd graders, 60.4% of 4th graders, and 55.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in EOG Reading, and 83.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in EOG Science, significantly higher than the state average of 66.2%. North Canton Elementary's performance is especially strong among low-income and female students, ranking 74th and 212th, respectively, out of over 1,400 North Carolina elementary schools.
While North Canton Elementary's academic success is noteworthy, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 84.88% of students identifying as white, higher than the state average. This contrasts with some nearby schools, such as Riverbend Elementary, which have even stronger academic performance and more diverse student populations. Additionally, despite its high academic achievement, North Canton Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
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