Top Rankings
Canton Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,937 students in Canton Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Canton Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
1,937 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Canton Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#421 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
167 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
9%
17%
# White Students
1,514 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
78%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
194 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
124
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
124
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
279
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
264
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,140 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,149 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,140
$17,222
Spending / Student
$18,149
$17,170
Best Canton Local School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Canton South Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Cleveland Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Canton South High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Faircrest St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton Local School District?
Canton Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,937 students.
What is the rank of Canton Local School District?
Canton Local School District is ranked #415 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Local School District?
78% of Canton Local School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton Local School District?
Canton Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Canton Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,149 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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