Top Rankings
Plain Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,186 students in Plain Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Plain Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
6,186 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
282 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Plain Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 897 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.51
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
224 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
913 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
15%
17%
# White Students
4,362 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
70%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
614 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
498
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
431
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
425
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
434
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
413
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
452
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
505
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
481
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
536
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
513
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
542
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
541
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,123 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,931 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,123
$17,132
Spending / Student
$11,931
$17,081
Best Plain Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3933 Eaton Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 47th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Grades: K-4
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Middlebranch Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 Middlebranch Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Grades: K-4
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Frazer Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Frazer Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3740
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3740
Grades: K-4
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Grades: 5-6
| 862 students
Rank: #66.
Charles L Warstler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Robert A. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3829 Guilford Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3760
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3760
Grades: K-4
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Oakwood Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #99.
Glenoak High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Grades: 7-12
| 2,134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plain Local School District?
Plain Local School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,186 students.
What is the rank of Plain Local School District?
Plain Local School District is ranked #210 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plain Local School District?
70% of Plain Local School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plain Local School District?
Plain Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Plain Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,931 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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