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Canton School District 41-1

800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Canton School District 41-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 880 students in Canton School District 41-1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
51爆料s in Canton School District 41-1 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
880 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canton School District 41-1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#47 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
42%
60%
51%
48%
42%
87%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,330 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,260 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,330
$13,146
Spending / Student
$12,260
$12,647

Best Canton School District 41-1 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
724 N Sanborn
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2579
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Canton High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Canton Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canton School District 41-1?
Canton School District 41-1 manages 3 public schools serving 880 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District 41-1?
Canton School District 41-1 is ranked #40 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District 41-1?
92% of Canton School District 41-1 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District 41-1?
Canton School District 41-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Canton School District 41-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,260 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 87% (Top 10% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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