[2]: 73 Canton Academy was initially housed in an abandoned tent factory.

[2]: 75  The curriculum was reported to be similar to public schools, but with an extra focus on the "evils of communism".

[2]: 76 In the case Coffey v. State Educational Finance Commission (1969), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi found that "No Negro pupils would be admitted to the private school.

"[4][5] Canton competes in shooting sports against Jackson Preparatory School and Tri-County Academy.

[8] Glenn Boyce, chancellor of the University of Mississippi coached football at Canton Academy.