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Canton School District

300 E Main St
Canton, OK 73724-0639
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Canton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 312 students in Canton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Canton School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
312 Students
720,846 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
43,551 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#442 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
25%
15-19%
27%
30-34%
31%
(20-21)
≥80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.73
% American Indian
15%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
14%
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
68%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,439 is higher than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,266 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,439
$10,986
Spending / Student
$20,266
$10,960

Best Canton School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2256
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 58 South
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2251
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canton School District?
Canton School District manages 2 public schools serving 312 students.
What is the rank of Canton School District?
Canton School District is ranked #456 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton School District?
68% of Canton School District students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton School District?
Canton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Canton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,266 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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