Top Rankings
Canton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,918 students in Canton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Canton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
18 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
7,918 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
499 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Canton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 74% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#729 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
57%
Graduation Rate
74%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.51
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
700 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
2,885 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
37%
17%
# White Students
2,995 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
38%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,298 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
291
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
590
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
555
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
610
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
581
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
535
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
587
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
565
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
594
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
594
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
619
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
624
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
541
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
632
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,142 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,858 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$157 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,142
$17,132
Spending / Student
$19,858
$17,081
Best Canton City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 55th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Arts @ Summit
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 10th St Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Grades: K-6
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Choices Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Grades: 10-12
| 137 students
Rank: #44.
2339 17th St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Grades: 4-6
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
1340 23rd St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
Aim @ Belden
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Georgetown Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 456-3167
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 456-3167
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: #77.
317 Raff Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Grades: PK-3
| 392 students
Rank: #88.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Gibbs Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Grades: K-3
| 333 students
Rank: #99.
Youtz Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Midway Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Grades: 4-6
| 245 students
Rank: #1010.
Steamm Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1824 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Grades: 4-8
| 551 students
Rank: #1111.
1326 Sherrick Rd Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-2782
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-2782
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #1212.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2323 17th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Grades: 9-12
| 2,129 students
Rank: #1313.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2823 9th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 580-3502
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 580-3502
Grades: K-3
| 387 students
Rank: #1414.
Clarendon Intermediate School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 Clarendon Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Grades: 4-6
| 292 students
Rank: #1515.
Crenshaw Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 19th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Grades: 7-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1616.
2100 Rowland Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521
Grades: PK-3
| 308 students
Rank: #1717.
1503 Woodland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-1672
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-1672
Grades: PK-K
| 232 students
Rank: #1818.
Bulldog Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 30th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 438-2500
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 438-2500
Grades: K-12
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton City School District?
Canton City School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,918 students.
What is the rank of Canton City School District?
Canton City School District is ranked #710 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton City School District?
38% of Canton City School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton City School District?
Canton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Canton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,858 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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