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5 schools in Canton

North Carolina · Public K-12

Canton, North Carolina operates 5 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 2,401 students (around 480 per campus).

7-year change in Canton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,401
-348 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 87%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bethel ElementaryElementaryKG-05537
Canton MiddleMiddle06-08475
Meadowbrook ElementaryElementaryPK-05198
North Canton ElementaryElementaryPK-05332
Pisgah HighHigh09-12859

About Canton

Across Canton, North Carolina, 5 public schools serves about 2,401 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Canton average about 480 students each, 16% below the North Carolina norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Canton has contracted 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,749 students to 2,401.

On allk12, the community for Canton discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Canton?
Canton, North Carolina has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,401 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Canton?
Canton has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Canton?
Pisgah High is the largest public school in Canton by enrollment, with approximately 859 students.
What school districts serve Canton?
Canton public schools are operated by Haywood County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Canton cover?
Public schools in Canton serve students from pre-K through grade 12.