For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 221 students in Canton, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canton, MO is Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, MO include Canton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
1 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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