Canton High School
- 899 Students
- 50.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 18:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (601)859-5325 Phone
- http://cantonschools.net Website
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Canton High School
Canton, MS 39046
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ D (54.1)
899
Students
50.0
Teachers
18:1
Student:Teacher
(601)859-5325
Phone
http://cantonschools.net
Website
Canton High School is a public High school located in Canton, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the Canton Public Schools school district. It serves grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 899 students enrolled; a 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Mississippi High School Average
Enrollment
899.0
State avg: 655.0
▲ 37% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.97:1
State avg: 12.7:1
▲ 42% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 73.9%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
Canton High School
NCESSCH ID
280090000101
State School ID
MS-4520-4520008
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
634 Finney Road
City
Canton
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39046
County
Madison County
Metro Area
Jackson, MS
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28021
State Leg. Lower
28057
Latitude
32.6216
Longitude
-89.98869
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
Adult Ed
899
Total Students
50.0
Teachers FTE
18:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
50.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 50.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 899 | 100% |
| Not Applicable | 401 | 44.6% |
District Info
District Name
Canton Public Schools
LEAID
2800900
State LEA ID
MS-4520
Phone
(601)859-4110
Website
http://cantonschools.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Canton
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$53,894K
Federal Revenue
$15,743K
State Revenue
$17,919K
Local Revenue
$20,232K
Total Expenditure
$47,513K
Instruction Exp.
$21,133K
Support Services
$15,451K
Other Current Exp.
$2,640K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canton High School, answered using official NCES data.