Public schools in Canton, GA
19 open public schools with an address in Canton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
21,315
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Canton public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Canton, GA: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 21,315 students, an average of 1,184 per school. The largest campus is Cherokee High School (3,012 students), and the largest elementary school is William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School (1,119).
Cherokee County operates the most schools here (18), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Canton
Elementary schools in Canton
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Elementary School Cherokee County | PK–05 | 1,104 | 14:1 | |
| Cherokee Classical Academy School State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Classical Academy School · Charter | KG–06 | — | — | |
| Clayton Elementary School Cherokee County | PK–05 | 290 | 12.4:1 | |
| Hickory Flat Elementary School Cherokee County | PK–05 | 890 | 15:1 | |
| Holly Springs Elementary School Cherokee County | PK–05 | 831 | 14.8:1 | |
| Indian Knoll Elementary Cherokee County | PK–05 | 881 | 14.3:1 | |
| J. Knox Elementary Cherokee County | PK–05 | 909 | 13.3:1 | |
| Liberty Elementary School Cherokee County | PK–05 | 977 | 14.2:1 | |
| Macedonia Elementary School Cherokee County | PK–05 | 730 | 14.2:1 | |
| Sixes Elementary School Cherokee County | PK–05 | 741 | 13.7:1 | |
| William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School Cherokee County | PK–05 | 1,119 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Canton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekland Middle School Cherokee County | 06–08 | 1,503 | 16.5:1 | |
| Dean Rusk Middle School Cherokee County | 06–08 | 1,543 | 16.7:1 | |
| Freedom Middle School Cherokee County | 06–08 | 929 | 17.2:1 | |
| Teasley Middle School Cherokee County | 06–08 | 1,586 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Canton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School Cherokee County | 09–12 | 3,012 | 15.8:1 | |
| Creekview High School Cherokee County | 09–12 | 2,039 | 16.3:1 | |
| iGrad Virtual Academy School Cherokee County · Virtual | 09–12 | 210 | 21:1 | |
| Sequoyah High School Cherokee County | 09–12 | 2,021 | 16.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.3%
- Hispanic23%
- Black6.2%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Canton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (21,315 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Canton
How many public schools are in Canton, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Canton: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 21,315 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Canton?
Schools with an address in Canton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Cherokee County (18 schools), State Specialty Schools I- Cherokee Classical Academy School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Canton?
Cherokee High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Canton, with 3,012 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Canton?
Yes. 1 of the 19 public schools in Canton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Cherokee Classical Academy School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Canton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Canton public schools is 14.6:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Canton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities