Canton High School (Texas)


Canton High School is a public high school located in Canton, Texas. It is part of the Canton Independent School District located in central Van Zandt County and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. In 2022–23, the school was rated by the Texas Education Agency as follows: 89 overall, 90 for Student Achievement, 88 for School Progress, and 87 for Closing the Gaps. It also was designated with distinction in Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts and Academic Achievement in Science.

Athletics

The Canton Eagles compete in the following sports -
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball, and Baseball.

State titles

  • Boys Cross Country -
  • *1998, 2000
  • Girls Golf -
  • *1986, 1988
  • Girls Powerlifting -
  • *2010, 2011, 2012

Rivals

Academics

  • UIL Spelling Champions -
  • *2007

Band

  • Marching Band State Champions
  • *2002, 2004, 2006, 2018

Notable alumni