Canton Middle

www.cms.haywood.k12.nc.us

475 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Canton Middle School, located at 60 Penland Street in Canton, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Haywood County School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of students during their middle school years, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum and fostering a sense of community, the school aims to meet the diverse intellectual and social needs of its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Canton Middle School is committed to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Canton community, leveraging its location to provide students with resources and opportunities that encourage growth both inside and outside the classroom. For those seeking detailed information regarding faculty, school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

475

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	50
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
399 (84.0%)
Hispanic
50 (10.5%)
Two or More
20 (4.2%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Haywood County Schools
Phone:	(828)646-3467
Website:	http://www.cms.haywood.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 164

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 145