Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences

School Overview
The Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Sciences, located in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Canton Public School District. The institution is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that integrates a traditional curriculum with an intensive focus on the arts and sciences. By emphasizing hands-on learning, critical thinking, and creative expression, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for success in higher education and future professional endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local Canton community, striving to provide its diverse student body with equitable opportunities for growth and achievement. As a central component of the district’s efforts to foster excellence in specialized education, the school utilizes its facilities and resources to encourage extracurricular involvement and artistic development. Through its commitment to high academic standards and innovative instruction, the Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Arts and Sciences serves as a pivotal educational hub for students seeking a focused and enriched learning experience.
378
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic30
Black342
Asian1
Two or More1
  • Black
    342 (90.5%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (7.9%)
  • White
    4 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Canton Public Schools
Phone: (601)855-7819
Website: http://cantonschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 374
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 37
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten37
Kindergarten60
Grade 161
Grade 242
Grade 360
Grade 460
Grade 558
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Reuben B. Myers Arts & Sciences
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18147.9%
Male19752.1%