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Schools in Canton · Cherokee County School District

Canton’s public schools outscore 86% of Georgia districts

On the state math tests, 51% of Canton’s students scored proficient, above the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Canton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.

#27of 260 Georgia townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
49%
▲ 9 pts vs GA 40%
2021–22
Math proficiency
51%
▲ 14 pts vs GA 37%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 8 pts vs GA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.8K
▼ 7% vs GA $15.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.9
GA 14.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
6,626 students on the public path
In brief

Canton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 49% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,750 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Teasley Middle School, then Cherokee High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Community Christian School (private) is in town. iGrad Virtual Academy School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Canton’s grade

A Test scoresB− Graduation

A: better than 86% of Georgia school districts, #27 of 260 Georgia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Georgia school districts we grade (220)Better than 86%
Lower resultsHigher results
Georgia towns with similar household incomes (221)Better than 89%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 22,065 test results and a graduating class of 3,219 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Canton’s students in the tested grades sat them (22,198 in math, 21,932 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Canton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A−
6–8Teasley Middle SchoolCherokee County School DistrictB
9–12Cherokee High SchoolCherokee County School DistrictB+

Canton’s public schools are run by Cherokee County School District, which also serves Ball Ground, Holly Springs, Nelson and Waleska and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Cherokee County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 37 schools · 42,031 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 14.9 per teacher (GA 14.3)
$14,750GA $15,800 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading49%
State average 39.6% · 21932 students tested
Math51%
State average 37.4% · 22198 students tested

Canton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Canton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CantonACherokee County
Holly SpringsACherokee County

Every school in Canton

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Cantonby address
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
1,119 students11:1Rate it →
J. Knox Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A−
909 students13:1Rate it →
Teasley Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
1,586 students14:1Rate it →
Cherokee High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
3,012 students16:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Cantonnot counted as local schools
iGrad Virtual Academy School
High · Grades 9–12
Online
210 students21:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Community Christian School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Religious
61 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Canton’s schools

Are Canton’s schools good?

By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Canton children attend outscore 86% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #27 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Canton in?

Cherokee County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 42,031 students in 37 schools (2024–25).

Where do Canton kids go to high school?

Cherokee High School, with 3,012 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Canton’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Cherokee County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.

How much does Canton spend per student?

$14,750 in Cherokee County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Canton?

Yes: Community Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 61 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.