Jackson Local School District
School District · Massillon, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,595
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,595
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Evaluating Jackson Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sauder Elementary School
Massillon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Strausser Elementary School
Massillon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Cable Elementary School
Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#153 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,595
$3,062 vs Ohio median
District size
5,819 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Jackson Local ranks #153 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Jackson Local's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sauder Elementary School (8.9/10), Strausser Elementary School (8.2/10), and Lake Cable Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sauder Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Strausser Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Cable Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Amherst Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Jackson High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Jackson Memorial Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson Local
Jackson Local is a Massillon, Ohio school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 5,819 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. The district invests $11,595 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Jackson Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sauder Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson Local students show an average math proficiency of 85.7% and ELA proficiency of 86.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jackson Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson Local with test data.
Schools in Jackson Local
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Massillon
- Total Enrollment
- 5,819
- Teachers (FTE)
- 303
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson Local?
Jackson Local has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Jackson Local?
The average composite rating for Jackson Local is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jackson Local?
Jackson Local spends $11,595 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson Local is 19.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson Local?
Sauder Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jackson Local with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson Local?
Across schools in Jackson Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 86.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Jackson Local has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 6 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 85.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 86.3%
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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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