Can I use Stark County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Stark County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Stark County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Stark County?

Start with the 100 listed public schools and 24 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Stark County Schools & Education

Name: Stark County, Ohio Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Stark County, Ohio

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,485

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#62

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Stark County

Measured School Summary

Stark County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.2%.

Funding Context

At $7,485 per pupil, Stark County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Stark 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

100 public schools and 24 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

46/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #62 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

88.2%

0.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,485

$509 below the state average

School coverage

100

24 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

Stark County has 100 public schools across 24 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Stark 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.

Large multi-district county

Stark County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#62

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below 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.

Canton City

Elementary to high school visible

7,893 students

Elementary 9Middle 5High 2Other 2

18 listed schools in this county slice.

Plain Local

Elementary to high school visible

5,977 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Jackson Local

Elementary to high school visible

5,973 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

North Canton City

Elementary to high school visible

4,419 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Canton City is the largest listed district slice, with 18 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 Stark County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Stark 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 Stark 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.

Stark County's Massive School Network

Stark County manages a vast network of 100 public schools across 24 districts, serving over 54,000 students. This includes 52 elementary schools and 22 high schools, making it one of the largest systems in the state.

Canton and Plain Local Lead Enrollment

Canton City is the largest district with 7,893 students, followed by Plain Local and Jackson Local. Seven charter schools operate in the county, providing alternative options for about 7% of the total school population.

Large-Scale Suburban and City Schools

Stark County schools are large, with an average size of 545 students, and 78 of 100 schools are in suburban or city locales. McKinley High School and GlenOak High School are the largest, each enrolling over 2,000 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

100

in Stark County

Reported Enrollment

54,494

100 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary52

Middle22

High22

Other4

24 School Districts in Stark County

Canton City

Plain Local

Jackson Local

North Canton City

Perry Local

Massillon City

Lake Local

Alliance City

5 schools

2,987 students

Louisville City

4 schools

2,754 students

Canton Local

3 schools

1,971 students

100 Public Schools in Stark County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Stark County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
McKinley High School	Profile	Canton City	Canton, 44708City: Small	9–12	High	2,154
GlenOak High School	Profile	Plain Local	Canton, 44721Suburb: Large	7–12	High	2,067
Jackson High School	Profile	Jackson Local	Massillon, 44646Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,024
Lake Middle / High School	Profile	Lake Local	Uniontown, 44685Suburb: Large	7–12	High	1,629
Hoover High School	Profile	North Canton City	North Canton, 44720Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,543
Perry High School	Profile	Perry Local	Massillon, 44646Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,478
Jackson Memorial Middle School	Profile	Jackson Local	Massillon, 44646Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	1,324
Lake Elementary School	Profile	Lake Local	Hartville, 44632Suburb: Large	2–6	Primary	1,287
Washington High School	Profile	Massillon City	Massillon, 44646City: Small	9–12	High	1,179
Alliance High School	Profile	Alliance City	Alliance, 44601Town: Fringe	9–12	High	973
Oakwood Middle School	Profile	Plain Local	Canton, 44721Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	940
North Canton Middle School	Record	North Canton City	North Canton, 44720Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	932
Louisville Elementary School	Record	Louisville City	Louisville, 44641Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	913
Massillon Intermediate School	Record	Massillon City	Massillon, 44647City: Small	4–6	Middle	880
Glenwood Intermediate School	Record	Plain Local	Canton, 44709City: Small	5–7	Middle	860
Strausser Elementary School	Record	Jackson Local	Massillon, 44646Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	828
Canton South High School	Record	Canton Local	Canton, 44707Suburb: Large	9–12	High	815
Minerva Elementary School	Record	Minerva Local	Minerva, 44657Town: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	814
Louisville High School	Record	Louisville City	Louisville, 44641Suburb: Large	9–12	High	787
Crenshaw Middle School	Record	Canton City	Canton, 44705City: Small	7–8	Middle	774

McKinley High School

Canton City

Canton, 44708 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,154 students

GlenOak High School

Plain Local

Canton, 44721 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High2,067 students

Jackson High School

Jackson Local

Massillon, 44646 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,024 students

Lake Middle / High School

Lake Local

Uniontown, 44685 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High1,629 students

Hoover High School

North Canton City

North Canton, 44720 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,543 students

Perry High School

Perry Local

Massillon, 44646 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,478 students

Jackson Memorial Middle School

Jackson Local

Massillon, 44646 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–8Middle1,324 students

Lake Elementary School

Lake Local

Hartville, 44632 / Suburb: Large

Profile2–6Primary1,287 students

Washington High School

Massillon City

Massillon, 44646 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,179 students

Alliance High School

Alliance City

Alliance, 44601 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High973 students

Oakwood Middle School

Plain Local

Canton, 44721 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–8Middle940 students

North Canton Middle School

North Canton City

North Canton, 44720 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle932 students

Louisville Elementary School

Louisville City

Louisville, 44641 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary913 students

Massillon Intermediate School

Massillon City

Massillon, 44647 / City: Small

Record4–6Middle880 students

Glenwood Intermediate School

Plain Local

Canton, 44709 / City: Small

Record5–7Middle860 students

Strausser Elementary School

Jackson Local

Massillon, 44646 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary828 students

Canton South High School

Canton Local

Canton, 44707 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High815 students

Minerva Elementary School

Minerva Local

Minerva, 44657 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary814 students

Louisville High School

Louisville City

Louisville, 44641 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High787 students

Crenshaw Middle School

Canton City

Canton, 44705 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle774 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,485

State avg $7,994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ohio counties have the highest graduation rates?

Henry County (95.8%), Sandusky County (95.8%), and Seneca County (95.1%) currently lead Ohio among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Ohio?

Across Ohio counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,994. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($11,634), Athens County ($9,684), and Cuyahoga County ($9,586). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Stark County?

Stark County has a school score of 46/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Stark County?

The high school graduation rate in Stark County is 88.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Stark County spend per student?

Stark County spends $7,485 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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