Plain Local School District
School District · Canton, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,917
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,917
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#441 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,140
$2,517 vs Ohio median
District size
5,917 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Plain Local ranks #441 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Plain Local's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Robert A. Taft Elementary School (8.2/10), Frazer Elementary School (8.0/10), and Glenoak High School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Plain Local schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Plain Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert A. Taft Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Frazer Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Glenoak High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Glenwood Intermediate School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Middlebranch Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Oakwood Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Avondale Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Ransom H Barr Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Charles L Warstler Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plain Local
Plain Local is a Canton, Ohio school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 5,917 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1. District-level spending was $12,140 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Plain Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Robert A. Taft Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Plain Local students show an average math proficiency of 78.5% and ELA proficiency of 77.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Plain Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plain Local with test data.
Schools in Plain Local
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Canton
- Total Enrollment
- 5,917
- Teachers (FTE)
- 286
- District spending per student
- $12,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plain Local?
Plain Local has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plain Local?
The average composite rating for Plain Local is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Plain Local?
Plain Local's district-level spending was $12,140 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plain Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plain Local is 20.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plain Local?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Plain Local with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Plain Local?
Across schools in Plain Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plain Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Plain Local has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 9 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.1%
How we rate schools
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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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