For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 908 students in Canton, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Canton, NC is Pisgah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Canton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pisgah High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Canton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Black Bear Drive
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3440
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Canton, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Canton, NC include Pisgah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
1 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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