CANTON J H
CANTON J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CANTON ISD school district, located in CANTON, TX with about 490 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, CANTON J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Canton Junior High, located on South Buffalo Street in Canton, Texas, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Canton Independent School District. As a junior high campus, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the formative middle-school years. The campus works to provide a structured environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities.
The school is deeply integrated into the Canton community, reflecting the values of a small-town Texas district. Beyond core academic instruction, Canton Junior High typically emphasizes a well-rounded experience, offering opportunities in athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the building of character, the school aims to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary for success as they progress toward graduation.
For more information, contact CANTON J H at (903) 567-4329 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CANTON, TX 75103-2303
(903) 567-4329
CANTON J H is a public Title I school in CANTON, TX with about 490 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CANTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 490
- Teachers:
- 33.92
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 490 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CANTON J H is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 55.5%
- Male
- 44.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.