Canton City School District
School District · Canton, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,763
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,763
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#501 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,763
+$5,106 vs Ohio median
District size
7,794 students
Much larger than Ohio median
About Canton City
Canton City is a Canton, Ohio school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 7,794 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $19,763 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Canton City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Canton Arts Academy @ Summit, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Canton City students show an average math proficiency of 31.3% and ELA proficiency of 36.0%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Canton City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Canton City with test data.
Schools in Canton City
18 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Canton
- Total Enrollment
- 7,794
- Teachers (FTE)
- 509
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canton City?
Canton City has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Canton City?
The average composite rating for Canton City is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Canton City?
Canton City spends $19,763 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Canton City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Canton City is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Canton City?
Canton Arts Academy @ Summit is the highest-rated school in Canton City with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Canton City?
Across schools in Canton City with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Canton City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Canton City has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Canton City with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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