For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 905 students in Canton, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Canton, MS is Canton Public High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Canton, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton Public High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Public High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325
Gr: 10-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Career Center
Vocational School
487 North Union Extension
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3984
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3866
Gr: 9 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Canton, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Canton, MS include Canton Public High School.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
4 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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