Of the 682 students who took part in the MCAS, 44.3% met the testing standard while 13.8% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Canton Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 0.3% from the previous school year.
Canton Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Canton.
In the 2022-23 school year, 200,905 students took the science test in Massachusetts with 86,558 students passing, 1.5% less than the year before.
According to a 2025 analysis from WalletHub, Massachusetts education system was considered the best in the nation, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | 43.6% | 27.5% |
| Dean S. Luce School | 43.9% | 10.6% |
| John F. Kennedy School | 47% | 8.4% |
| Lt. Peter M. Hansen School | 49.4% | 7.4% |
| Wm. H. Galvin Middle School | 45% | 7.8% |
