For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 278 students in Canton, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Canton, SD is Canton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Canton, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton High School - 01, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School - 01
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Canton, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 S Bartlett
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Canton, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Canton, SD include Canton High School - 01.
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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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