Summary:
The 73724 zip code area is home to two schools - Canton High School and Canton Elementary School. While the high school is a standout performer, ranking in the top 20% of Oklahoma high schools, the elementary school lags behind with lower statewide rankings.
Canton High School has seen its ranking improve over time, going from 225 out of 439 schools in 2022-2023 to 87 out of 431 in the current 2023-2024 school year. It boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 80.1%. In contrast, Canton Elementary School has a lower 2-star rating in 2020-2021 and a 1-star rating in prior years, indicating room for improvement at the elementary level.
Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 74%. However, Canton High School spends significantly more per student at $26,672, compared to $11,017 at the elementary school. This resource allocation may be a factor in the high school's stronger performance metrics, including higher student test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
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