Summit County Schools & Education
Summit County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,733
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#58
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Summit County
Measured School Summary
Summit County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 84.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Summit County spends $8,733 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 10% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Summit 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
147 public schools and 36 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #58 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
84.1%
4.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,733
$739 above the state average
School coverage
147
36 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
Summit County has 147 public schools across 36 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 Summit 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
Summit 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
#58
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
Akron City
Elementary to high school visible
20,481 students
48 listed schools in this county slice.
Stow-Munroe Falls City School District
Elementary to high school visible
5,175 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Hudson City
Elementary to high school visible
4,614 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Green Local
Elementary to high school visible
4,030 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Akron City is the largest listed district slice, with 48 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 Summit County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Summit 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 Summit 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.
A Powerhouse Educational Hub
Summit County operates 147 public schools across 36 districts, the most expansive network in the region. Nearly 70,000 students are enrolled in a system featuring 75 elementary and 34 high schools.
Akron City and Suburban Districts
Akron City is the largest district by far, educating over 20,000 students across 48 schools. Charter schools are highly prevalent here, with 18 institutions accounting for over 12% of the county's schools.
Suburban Excellence and Urban Variety
The landscape is dominated by 136 city and suburban schools, with very few rural options. Stow-Munroe Falls High and Hudson High are among the largest schools, each serving over 1,500 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
147
in Summit County
Reported Enrollment
69,799
147 schools reporting
School Districts
36
districts
Charter Schools
18
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
36 School Districts in Summit County
Akron City
GuideStow-Munroe Falls City School District
GuideHudson City
GuideGreen Local
GuideTwinsburg City
GuideCuyahoga Falls City
GuideBarberton City
GuideNordonia Hills City
GuideRevere Local
Copley-Fairlawn City
147 Public Schools in Summit County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 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 147 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow-Munroe Falls High School | Profile | Stow-Munroe Falls City School District | Stow, 44224Suburb: Large | 8–12 | High | 1,721 |
| Hudson High School | Profile | Hudson City | Hudson, 44236Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,507 |
| Green High School | Profile | Green Local | Green, 44232Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,313 |
| Twinsburg High School | Profile | Twinsburg City | Twinsburg, 44087Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,301 |
| Nordonia High School | Profile | Nordonia Hills City | Macedonia, 44056Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,278 |
| Cuyahoga Falls High School | Profile | Cuyahoga Falls City | Cuyahoga Falls, 44221Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,247 |
| Barberton High School | Profile | Barberton City | Barberton, 44203Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,220 |
| Firestone Community Learning Center | Profile | Akron City | Akron, 44313City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,162 |
| Tallmadge Elementary School | Profile | Tallmadge City | Tallmadge, 44278Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 1,105 |
| Hudson Middle School | Profile | Hudson City | Hudson, 44236Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,038 |
| East Woods Intermediate School | Profile | Hudson City | Hudson, 44236Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 1,007 |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Profile | Akron City | Akron, 44301City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 971 |
| East Community Learning Center | Profile | Akron City | Akron, 44305City: Midsize | 7–12 | High | 970 |
| Ellet Community Learning Center | Profile | Akron City | Akron, 44312City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 968 |
| Copley High School | Profile | Copley-Fairlawn City | Copley, 44321Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 947 |
| Revere High School | Record | Revere Local | Richfield, 44286Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 922 |
| North High School | Record | Akron City | Akron, 44310City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 916 |
| Green Intermediate Elementary School | Record | Green Local | Green, 44232Suburb: Large | 4–6 | Middle | 912 |
| Buchtel Community Learning Center | Record | Akron City | Akron, 44320City: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 895 |
| Woodridge Elementary School | Record | Woodridge Local | Peninsula, 44264Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 861 |
Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Stow-Munroe Falls City School District
Stow, 44224 / Suburb: Large
Hudson High School
Hudson City
Hudson, 44236 / Suburb: Large
Green High School
Green Local
Green, 44232 / Suburb: Large
Twinsburg High School
Twinsburg City
Twinsburg, 44087 / Suburb: Large
Nordonia High School
Nordonia Hills City
Macedonia, 44056 / Suburb: Large
Cuyahoga Falls High School
Cuyahoga Falls City
Cuyahoga Falls, 44221 / Suburb: Large
Barberton High School
Barberton City
Barberton, 44203 / Suburb: Large
Firestone Community Learning Center
Akron City
Akron, 44313 / City: Midsize
Tallmadge Elementary School
Tallmadge City
Tallmadge, 44278 / Suburb: Large
Hudson Middle School
Hudson City
Hudson, 44236 / Suburb: Large
East Woods Intermediate School
Hudson City
Hudson, 44236 / Suburb: Large
Garfield Community Learning Center
Akron City
Akron, 44301 / City: Midsize
East Community Learning Center
Akron City
Akron, 44305 / City: Midsize
Ellet Community Learning Center
Akron City
Akron, 44312 / City: Midsize
Copley High School
Copley-Fairlawn City
Copley, 44321 / Suburb: Large
Green Intermediate Elementary School
Green Local
Green, 44232 / Suburb: Large
Woodridge Elementary School
Woodridge Local
Peninsula, 44264 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,733
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Summit County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Summit County, Ohio?
Summit County operates 147 public schools across 36 districts, the most expansive network in the region. Nearly 70,000 students are enrolled in a system featuring 75 elementary and 34 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Summit County, Ohio?
Akron City is the largest district by far, educating over 20,000 students across 48 schools. Charter schools are highly prevalent here, with 18 institutions accounting for over 12% of the county's schools.
What is the school experience like in Summit County?
The landscape is dominated by 136 city and suburban schools, with very few rural options. Stow-Munroe Falls High and Hudson High are among the largest schools, each serving over 1,500 students.
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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.