Rootstown Local School District

4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272-9697
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 917 students in Rootstown Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Rootstown Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
917 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rootstown 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#363 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
57%
54%
64%
60%
67%
63%
(21-22)
90-94%
86%
(2022-23)
21.3%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
91%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,939 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,466 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,939
$17,380
Spending / Student
$17,466
$17,328

Best Rootstown Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rootstown Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7971
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7911
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-9956
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rootstown Local School District?
Rootstown Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 917 students.
What is the rank of Rootstown Local School District?
Rootstown Local School District is ranked #363 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 Rootstown Local School District?
91% of Rootstown Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rootstown Local School District?
Rootstown Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Rootstown Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,466 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 917 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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