For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 903 students in Canton, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, MS are Shirley D. Simmons Middle School, Nichols Middle School and Huey L. Porter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Canton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Canton, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Nichols Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 North Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-3741
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Huey L. Porter Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1815
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1815
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Educational Services Center
Alternative School
529 Mace Street
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5010
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Canton, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Canton, MS include Shirley D. Simmons Middle School, Nichols Middle School and Huey L. Porter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Canton?
4 public middle schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Canton include: Huey L. Porter Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School, Nichols Middle School vs. Huey L. Porter Middle School
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