Top Rankings
Canton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,367 students in Canton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Canton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,367 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton Independent School District, which is ranked #251 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
75%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,760 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,607
$13,387
Spending / Student
$9,760
$14,116
Best Canton Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1190 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Grades: 3-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Canton J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: n/an/a
1163 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Grades: PK-2
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton Independent School District?
Canton Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,367 students.
What is the rank of Canton Independent School District?
Canton Independent School District is ranked #251 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Independent School District?
75% of Canton Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton Independent School District?
Canton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Canton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,760 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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