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Canton Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Canton, North Carolina · Haywood County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students475
Student:Teacher15.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
475
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
98%+16pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

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

White
84.0%
Hispanic
10.5%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
4.2%
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)