For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 493 students in Canton, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canton, NC is Canton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Penland St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3467
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3467
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canton, NC include Canton Middle 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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