Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided · Public domainCanton’s public schools score below 52% of New York districts on tests and graduation
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 New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 85% 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.
Canton’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 925 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Canton’s, its schools beat 66%, higher than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 46% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 85% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Canton’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $29,340 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is J M McKenney Middle School, then H C Williams Senior High School. See the path ↓
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.
What’s behind Canton’s grade
B−: better than 48% of New York school districts, #411 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Canton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Canton
F S Banford Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 408 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Canton
F S Banford Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 408 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Canton
F S Banford Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 408 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Canton
F S Banford Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 408 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Canton
F S Banford Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 408 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Canton
F S Banford Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 408 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Canton
H C Williams Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 332 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Canton
H C Williams Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 332 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Canton’s public schools are run by Canton Central School District, which also serves Canton, Pierrepont and Rensselaer Falls. 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.
Below the state in reading
Canton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Canton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | B− | Canton Central |
Every school in Canton
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Canton’s schools
Are Canton’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Canton children attend score below 52% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #411 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Canton in?
Canton Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,041 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Canton kids go to high school?
H C Williams Senior High School, with 332 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Canton’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Canton Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Canton spend per student?
$29,340 in Canton Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Canton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Canton → They have their own page.
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 New York. Stars are from neighbors.