- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, MS
Canton Public 9th Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Canton Public 9th Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280090001465
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton Public 9th Grade School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 260
- students enrolled
Canton Public 9th Grade School has class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Canton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280090001465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Canton Public 9th Grade School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 280090001465 · Canton, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton Public High School (884 students)
Canton Public 9th Grade School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Canton Public 9th Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton Public
Canton Public High School
884 students
- Canton Element
Canton Elementary School
411 students
- Mc Neal Elemen
Mc Neal Elementary School
385 students
- Reuben B. Myer
Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar
378 students
- Jimmie M. Good
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
366 students
- This school 260
Canton Public 9th Grade School
260 students
What this shows Canton Public 9th Grade School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton Public 9th Grade School compares
Canton Public 9th Grade School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Canton Public School Dist reports $12,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canton Public 9th Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Neal Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton Public 9th Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Canton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton Public 9th Grade School
How many students attend Canton Public 9th Grade School?
Canton Public 9th Grade School has 260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Public 9th Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Public 9th Grade School is 14.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton Public 9th Grade School?
100.0% of students at Canton Public 9th Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Public 9th Grade School?
Canton Public 9th Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Canton Public School Dist?
Besides Canton Public 9th Grade School, Canton Public School Dist also operates Canton Public High School (884 students), Canton Elementary School (411 students), and Mc Neal Elementary School (385 students). See the Canton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.