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Summit County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 27Middle 7High 9Other 5

48 listed schools in this county slice.

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District

Elementary to high school visible

5,175 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Hudson City

Elementary to high school visible

4,614 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Green Local

Elementary to high school visible

4,030 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

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

Elementary75
Middle30
High34
Other8

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 147 matching schools

Stow-Munroe Falls High School

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District

Stow, 44224 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High1,721 students

Hudson High School

Hudson City

Hudson, 44236 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,507 students

Green High School

Green Local

Green, 44232 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,313 students

Twinsburg High School

Twinsburg City

Twinsburg, 44087 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,301 students

Nordonia High School

Nordonia Hills City

Macedonia, 44056 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,278 students

Cuyahoga Falls High School

Cuyahoga Falls City

Cuyahoga Falls, 44221 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,247 students

Barberton High School

Barberton City

Barberton, 44203 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,220 students

Firestone Community Learning Center

Akron City

Akron, 44313 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,162 students

Tallmadge Elementary School

Tallmadge City

Tallmadge, 44278 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–5Primary1,105 students

Hudson Middle School

Hudson City

Hudson, 44236 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,038 students

East Woods Intermediate School

Hudson City

Hudson, 44236 / Suburb: Large

Profile3–5Primary1,007 students

Garfield Community Learning Center

Akron City

Akron, 44301 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High971 students

East Community Learning Center

Akron City

Akron, 44305 / City: Midsize

Profile7–12High970 students

Ellet Community Learning Center

Akron City

Akron, 44312 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High968 students

Copley High School

Copley-Fairlawn City

Copley, 44321 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High947 students

Revere High School

Revere Local

Richfield, 44286 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High922 students

North High School

Akron City

Akron, 44310 / City: Midsize

Record9–12High916 students

Green Intermediate Elementary School

Green Local

Green, 44232 / Suburb: Large

Record4–6Middle912 students

Buchtel Community Learning Center

Akron City

Akron, 44320 / City: Midsize

Record6–12High895 students

Woodridge Elementary School

Woodridge Local

Peninsula, 44264 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary861 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,733

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 Summit County?
Summit County has a school score of 48/100, 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 Summit County?
The high school graduation rate in Summit County is 84.1%, which is below 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 Summit County spend per student?
Summit County spends $8,733 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.