For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,899 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.
Public Schools in Canton Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,899 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canton Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.2%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
8%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
80%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,649 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,920 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$40 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,649
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,920
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Canton Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Canton South High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Faircrest St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Canton South Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Cleveland Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton Local School District?
Canton Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,899 students.
What is the rank of Canton Local School District?
Canton Local School District is ranked #390 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton Local School District?
80% of Canton Local School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 20:1, 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 $20,920 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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