Kent City School District
School District · Kent, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,144
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,144
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Evaluating Kent City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kent City 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.
Davey Elementary School
Kent · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Walls Elementary School
Kent · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Kent · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#242 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,144
+$2,487 vs Ohio median
District size
3,218 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Kent City ranks #242 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Kent City's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Davey Elementary School (8.4/10), Walls Elementary School (7.5/10), and Theodore Roosevelt High School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kent City
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 | Davey Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Walls Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Theodore Roosevelt High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Stanton Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Holden Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Longcoy Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kent City
Kent City is a Kent, Ohio school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,218 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1. The district invests $17,144 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Kent City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Davey Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Kent City students show an average math proficiency of 70.5% and ELA proficiency of 75.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kent City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kent City with test data.
Schools in Kent City
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Kent
- Total Enrollment
- 3,218
- Teachers (FTE)
- 369
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kent City?
Kent City 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 Kent City?
The average composite rating for Kent City is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kent City?
Kent City spends $17,144 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kent City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kent City is 8.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kent City?
Davey Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kent City with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Kent City?
Across schools in Kent City with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kent City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Kent City has an average school rating of 7.3/10 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.5%
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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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