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6.2 avg / 10

Canton Local School District

School District · Canton, Ohio

Students: 1,974
Teachers (FTE): 100

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,900

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.7:1

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Evaluating Canton Local?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Canton Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Faircrest Memorial Elementary School

7.5/10

Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Canton South Middle School

7.1/10

Canton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Canton South High School

4.0/10

Canton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#446 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,900

+$1,243 vs Ohio median

District size

1,974 students

Larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Canton Local ranks #446 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Canton Local's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (7.5/10), Canton South Middle School (7.1/10), and Canton South High School (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Canton Local

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Faircrest Memorial Elementary School 7.5 / 10
2 Canton South Middle School 7.1 / 10
3 Canton South High School 4.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Canton Local

Canton Local is a Canton, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,974 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.7:1. The district invests $15,900 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Canton Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Faircrest Memorial Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Canton Local students show an average math proficiency of 66.6% and ELA proficiency of 68.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Canton Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 66.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 68.9%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Canton Local with test data.

Schools in Canton Local

3 schools

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Canton
Total Enrollment
1,974
Teachers (FTE)
100
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Canton Local?

Canton Local has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Canton Local?

The average composite rating for Canton Local is 6.2/10. 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 Local?

Canton Local spends $15,900 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Canton Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Canton Local is 19.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Canton Local?

Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Canton Local with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Canton Local?

Across schools in Canton Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Canton Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Canton Local has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 3 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
66.6%
ELA Proficiency
68.9%

Resources

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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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