D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Canton Public High School

📚 10 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 634 Finney Road, Canton, MS 39046
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 18% · Math 12% proficient · 15th percentile in Mississippi
Graduation
C+
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
643
Students
enrolled
20.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%15/100reading 19th percentile, math 10th percentile among Mississippi high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%41/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−21 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−30 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate82% (−4 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%12%reading -3 pts, math -13 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -11 pts, math -22 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 634 Finney Road
City Canton
ZIP Code 39046
District 2800900
NCES School ID 280090000101
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39046

Understanding the community around Canton Public High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,565
Per Capita Income $27,207
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,900
Median Rent $815
Owner-Occupied 61.9%
Renter-Occupied 38.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Canton Public High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 85.5%
Hispanic/Latino 13.4%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 643
Teachers (FTE) 30.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Canton Public High School?
Canton Public High School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Canton Public High School?
Canton Public High School has 643 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1.
What grades does Canton Public High School serve?
Canton Public High School serves grades 10 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Canton Public High School receive per student?
Canton Public High School receives $12,169 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Canton Public High School in 39046 ▼
Avg Home Value
$228,484
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,886
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
38.1%

Other Schools in 39046

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026