Canton Public School District

The Canton Public School District is located in Canton, MS and includes 6 schools that serve 3,325 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Canton Public School District spends $6,824 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 56% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Canton Public School District has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MS state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Canton Public School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 11% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Canton Public School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Canton Public School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.