For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,849 students in Canton, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Canton, MA are Canton High School and Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Canton, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5050
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5800
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Canton, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Canton, MA include Canton High School and Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
2 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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