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Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School vs. Germantown High School

Should you attend Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School or Germantown High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Germantown High School
409 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Germantown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 643 students in grades 10-12, Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Serving 1,389 students in grades 9-12, Germantown High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
643 students
1,389 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Germantown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Germantown High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
87 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Germantown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Germantown High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Co School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#612 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
#127 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Germantown High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
66%
(Top 30% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Germantown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Germantown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Germantown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MS)
95%
(Top 20% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Germantown High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Germantown High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
331
Grade 10 Students
247
389
Grade 11 Students
223
340
Grade 12 Students
155
312
Ungraded Students
18
17

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Germantown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Germantown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
86%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Germantown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1996-97 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Germantown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Germantown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Germantown High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Germantown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Canton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Germantown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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