Top Rankings
Perry Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,387 students in Perry Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Perry Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
4,387 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Perry Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 897 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
128 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
3,800 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
86%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
257 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
288
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
289
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
282
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
281
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
306
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
301
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
340
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
355
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
381
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
365
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
353
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
379
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
346
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,787 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,892
$17,132
Spending / Student
$12,787
$17,081
Best Perry Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whipple Heights Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4800 12th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 478-6177
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 478-6177
Grades: K-4
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Marion Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-8100
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-8100
Grades: K-4
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Grades: PK-4
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Lohr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Richville Dr Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 484-3924
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 484-3924
Grades: K-4
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4315 13th St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 478-6163
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 478-6163
Grades: 5-6
| 635 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 13th St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 478-6167
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 478-6167
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #77.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 Genoa Ave Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 478-6171
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 478-6171
Grades: K-4
| 277 students
Rank: #88.
Perry High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 13th St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 477-3486
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 477-3486
Grades: 8-12
| 1,444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry Local School District?
Perry Local School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,387 students.
What is the rank of Perry Local School District?
Perry Local School District is ranked #162 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perry Local School District?
86% of Perry Local School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry Local School District?
Perry Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Perry Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,787 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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