Below Average
#3107 of 3,441 schools in OH
Canton South High School
High School · Canton Local · Canton, OH
A Canton Local high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 Faircrest St SE, Canton, OH 44707
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Canton South High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 42% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canton South High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,983
Median home value
$106,900
Median rent
$704/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stark High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Bulldog Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–12 | 3.5 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Choices Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 11–12 | 3.5 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 293 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canton Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canton South High School is listed in Canton Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canton South High School
Canton South High School is a public high school in Canton, OH, part of Canton Local, serving approximately 814 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,107 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canton South High School
What grades does Canton South High School serve?
Canton South High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Canton South High School?
Canton South High School has an enrollment of approximately 814 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton South High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canton South High School rank in OH?
Canton South High School ranks #3,107 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Canton South High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canton South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canton South High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton South High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Canton South High School a charter school?
No, Canton South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canton South High School a Title I school?
No, Canton South High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canton South High School?
53.9% of students at Canton South High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 814
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (330) 484-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44707)
- 8,849
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44707; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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