Portage County Schools & Education
Portage County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,504
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#37
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Portage County
Measured School Summary
Portage County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.3%.
Funding Context
Portage County spends $8,504 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Portage County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
48 public schools and 13 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
88.3%
matches the state average
Funding context
$8,504
$510 above the state average
School coverage
48
13 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Portage County has 48 public schools across 13 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Portage County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Portage County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#37
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Kent City
Elementary to high school visible
3,221 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Aurora City
Elementary to high school visible
3,044 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Ravenna City
Elementary to high school visible
1,982 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Streetsboro City
Elementary to high school visible
1,963 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Kent City is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Portage County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Portage County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Portage County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse Educational Options in Portage County
Portage County maintains a large network of 48 public schools, serving a significant student population of 20,031. With 13 distinct school districts, the county offers an expansive mix of 21 elementary, 11 middle, and 12 high schools. This infrastructure supports a wide variety of academic paths for families in the region.
Kent and Aurora Lead Large Districts
Kent City is the largest traditional district with 3,221 students, closely followed by Aurora City with 3,044. A unique feature is the Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School, a specialized facility serving 1,013 students from across the area. Despite the large system, there are currently no charter schools operating within the county.
Suburban Focus with Regional Scale
A majority of the county's 48 schools are located in suburban settings, though 14 rural and six town schools round out the mix. Theodore Roosevelt High in Kent is the largest campus with 1,245 students, while the average school size across the county is 435. This blend of environments allows families to choose between bustling suburban campuses and quieter rural settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
48
in Portage County
Reported Enrollment
20,031
48 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Portage County
Kent City
Aurora City
Ravenna City
Streetsboro City
Field Local
Southeast Local
Crestwood Local
James A Garfield Local
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School
Rootstown Local
48 Public Schools in Portage County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 48 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt High School | Profile | Kent City | Kent, 44240Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,245 |
| Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School | Profile | Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School | Rootstown, 44272Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Other | 1,013 |
| Aurora High School | Profile | Aurora City | Aurora, 44202Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 987 |
| Harmon Middle School | Record | Aurora City | Aurora, 44202Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 695 |
| Leighton Elementary School | Record | Aurora City | Aurora, 44202Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 683 |
| Maplewood Career Center Building | Record | Maplewood Career Center District | Ravenna, 44266Rural: Fringe | 11–12 | Vocational | 665 |
| Stanton Middle School | Record | Kent City | Kent, 44240Suburb: Large | 6–9 | Middle | 660 |
| James A Garfield Elementary School | Record | James A Garfield Local | Garrettsville, 44231Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 645 |
| Crestwood High School | Record | Crestwood Local | Mantua, 44255Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 629 |
| Streetsboro Elementary School | Record | Streetsboro City | Streetsboro, 44241Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 609 |
| Streetsboro High School | Record | Streetsboro City | Streetsboro, 44241Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 600 |
| Ravenna High School | Record | Ravenna City | Ravenna, 44266Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 582 |
| Brimfield Elementary School | Record | Field Local | Kent, 44240Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 528 |
| Field High School | Record | Field Local | Mogadore, 44260Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 524 |
| Brown Middle School | Record | Ravenna City | Ravenna, 44266Suburb: Large | 5–9 | Middle | 505 |
| Streetsboro Middle School | Record | Streetsboro City | Streetsboro, 44241Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 460 |
| Field Middle School | Record | Field Local | Mogadore, 44260Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 444 |
| Davey Elementary School | Record | Kent City | Kent, 44240Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 438 |
| Rootstown Elementary School | Record | Rootstown Local | Rootstown, 44272Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 438 |
| Crestwood Primary School | Record | Crestwood Local | Mantua, 44255Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 418 |
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Kent City
Kent, 44240 / Suburb: Large
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School
Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School
Rootstown, 44272 / Suburb: Large
Aurora High School
Aurora City
Aurora, 44202 / Suburb: Large
Maplewood Career Center Building
Maplewood Career Center District
Ravenna, 44266 / Rural: Fringe
James A Garfield Elementary School
James A Garfield Local
Garrettsville, 44231 / Town: Fringe
Streetsboro Elementary School
Streetsboro City
Streetsboro, 44241 / Suburb: Large
Streetsboro Middle School
Streetsboro City
Streetsboro, 44241 / Suburb: Large
Rootstown Elementary School
Rootstown Local
Rootstown, 44272 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,504
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Portage County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Portage County, Ohio?
Portage County maintains a large network of 48 public schools, serving a significant student population of 20,031. With 13 distinct school districts, the county offers an expansive mix of 21 elementary, 11 middle, and 12 high schools. This infrastructure supports a wide variety of academic paths for families in the region.
What are the major school districts in Portage County, Ohio?
Kent City is the largest traditional district with 3,221 students, closely followed by Aurora City with 3,044. A unique feature is the Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School, a specialized facility serving 1,013 students from across the area. Despite the large system, there are currently no charter schools operating within the county.
What is the school experience like in Portage County?
A majority of the county's 48 schools are located in suburban settings, though 14 rural and six town schools round out the mix. Theodore Roosevelt High in Kent is the largest campus with 1,245 students, while the average school size across the county is 435. This blend of environments allows families to choose between bustling suburban campuses and quieter rural settings.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.