CANTON J H

CANTON ISD
1115 S BUFFALO ST
CANTON, TX 75103
550 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
550
Total Students
37.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    435 (79.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (15.3 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CANTON ISD
Phone: (903)567-4329
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 198
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 183
Grade 7 182
Grade 8 185
Gender Ratio
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EDGEWOOD, TX 75117 (10.0 miles away)
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