Overview
Canton Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Canton, North Carolina. The school enrolls 475 students. It is part of the Haywood County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHaywood County Schools
County37087
CityCanton
ZIP28716
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370204000897
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment475
White84.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.5%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)