Canton Academy

Canton Academy
Location
1 Nancy Drive

,
Madison County
,
39046

United States
Coordinates32°35′59″N 90°00′59″W / 32.5998342°N 90.016471°W / 32.5998342; -90.016471
Information
TypeSegregation Academy
Private
Motto"With a bold vision for the future, Canton Academy exists to nurture hearts and challenge minds in a Christian environment."
Founded1970
School districtMAIS 3AAA
HeadmasterRyan Laster
Teaching staff28.8
GradesK–12
Enrollment285 (2016)
ColorsBlack and Gold
SloganWith a bold vision for the future Canton Academy exists to nurture hearts and challenge minds in a christian environment
Fight songCA is forever Herman today, forward to battle eager for the praise, everyone is loyal none turn their back, cheers for the varsity of gold and black
AthleticsFall Sports

Varsity Football Junior High Football Elementary Football Junior Varsity Cheer Varsity Cheer Elementary Cheer Sporting Clays Cross Country Boys Cross Country Girls Softball Winter Sports Varsity Boys Basketball Junior High Boys Basketball Elementary Boys Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball Junior High Girls Basketball Elementary Girls Basketball Spring Sports Varsity Boys Track Junior High Boys Track Varsity Girls Track Junior High Girls Track Varsity Baseball Junior High Baseball Swim Team Tennis

Golf
Athletics conferenceMAIS
MascotPanthers
NicknameCA
Team namePanthers
AccreditationMidsouth Association of Independent Schools
Websitecantonacademy.org
Last updated: 9 January 2026
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Canton Academy is a private school in Canton, Mississippi, which was established in 1970 to formally preserve racial segregation in schools.