Canton Middle School

Canton, NC

Canton Middle School

60 Penland St
Canton, NC 28716

Phone: 828-646-3467
Haywood County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 7 out of 10 stars

Grades Served: 6-8
Enrollment: 477

Type: Regular School

Canton Middle School

Metro Area Ranking

#11

Metro Area Middle School Ranking: Canton Middle School is ranked #11 of 25 of the best middle schools in Asheville and surrounding areas (56th percentile). Cick the link to see all 25 middle schools.

State Ranking

#260

Statewide Middle School Ranking: Canton Middle School is ranked #260 out of 773 of the best middle schools in North Carolina (66th percentile). Click the link to see all 773 middle schools.

Overall, Canton Middle School is a 7-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Haywood County, NC. Canton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students and serves grades 6-8. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

80.0
(Met Growth)

Student Growth Score: Canton Middle School had a Student Growth Score of 80.0. This placed Canton Middle School in the 61st percentile of 2375 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

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Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.

Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

American Indian - N/A

Asian - N/A

Black - 2%

Hispanic - 10%

Two or More Races - 3%

Pacific Islander - N/A

White - 84%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Canton Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.

North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 6

13% - Level 5 (Superior)

34% - Level 4 (Solid)

28% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

25% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 7

11% - Level 5 (Superior)

32% - Level 4 (Solid)

14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

44% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 8

16% - Level 5 (Superior)

21% - Level 4 (Solid)

21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

42% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 37

12% - Level 5 (Superior)

33% - Level 4 (Solid)

21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 6

8% - Level 5 (Superior)

24% - Level 4 (Solid)

23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

46% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 7

8% - Level 5 (Superior)

15% - Level 4 (Solid)

19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 8

6% - Level 5 (Superior)

23% - Level 4 (Solid)

23% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

48% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Science Grade 8

17% - Level 5 (Superior)

35% - Level 4 (Solid)

18% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)

30% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2024-2025 school year. Rankings for Canton Middle School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

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Regular Schools Nearby

School Name	Stars	Distance	City	Grades Served
Pisgah High School	8	0.4 miles	Canton	9-12
Meadowbrook Elementary School	4	1.3 miles	Canton	PK-5
North Canton Elementary School	8	1.4 miles	Canton	PK-5
Clyde Elementary School	4	3.0 miles	Clyde	PK-5
Bethel Elementary School	8	3.8 miles	Canton	K-5
Bethel Middle School	8	4.8 miles	Waynesville	6-8
Tuscola High School	8	6.2 miles	Waynesville	9-12
Pisgah Elementary School	7	6.4 miles	Candler	K-4
Junaluska Elementary School	9	6.9 miles	Waynesville	K-5
Riverbend Elementary School	10	7.1 miles	Clyde	K-5
Candler Elementary School	7	8.0 miles	Candler	PK-4
Waynesville Middle School	7	9.2 miles	Waynesville	6-8
Enka High School	6	9.9 miles	Candler	9-12
Hominy Valley Elementary School	8	10.0 miles	Candler	K-4
Enka Middle School	4	10.1 miles	Candler	7-8

School Name	Stars	Distance	Grades Served
Pisgah High School	8	0.4 miles	9-12
Meadowbrook Elementary School	4	1.3 miles	PK-5
North Canton Elementary School	8	1.4 miles	PK-5
Clyde Elementary School	4	3.0 miles	PK-5
Bethel Elementary School	8	3.8 miles	K-5
Bethel Middle School	8	4.8 miles	6-8
Tuscola High School	8	6.2 miles	9-12
Pisgah Elementary School	7	6.4 miles	K-4
Junaluska Elementary School	9	6.9 miles	K-5
Riverbend Elementary School	10	7.1 miles	K-5
Candler Elementary School	7	8.0 miles	PK-4
Waynesville Middle School	7	9.2 miles	6-8
Enka High School	6	9.9 miles	9-12
Hominy Valley Elementary School	8	10.0 miles	K-4
Enka Middle School	4	10.1 miles	7-8

Charter Schools Nearby

School Name	Stars	Distance	City	Grades Served
Shining Rock Classical Academy CFA	6	7.9 miles	Waynesville	K-12
The Franklin School of Innovation	7	11.9 miles	Asheville	5-12
IC Imagine	7	13.3 miles	Asheville	K-12
Francine Delany New School	6	14.3 miles	Asheville	K-8
Brevard Academy	8	19.8 miles	Pisgah Forest	K-8

School Name	Stars	Distance	Grades Served
Shining Rock Classical Academy CFA	6	7.9 miles	K-12
The Franklin School of Innovation	7	11.9 miles	5-12
IC Imagine	7	13.3 miles	K-12
Francine Delany New School	6	14.3 miles	K-8
Brevard Academy	8	19.8 miles	K-8


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