Canton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,793 students in Canton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Canton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Canton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.53
# American Indian Students
26 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
906 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
2,787 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
36%
17%
# White Students
2,804 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
36%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,246 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
368
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
584
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
552
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
584
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
538
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
560
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
542
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
520
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
551
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
553
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
621
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
603
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
593
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
624
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,466 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,177 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Canton City School District?
Canton City School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,793 students.
What is the rank of Canton City School District?
Canton City School District is ranked #749 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton City School District?
36% of Canton City School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton City School District?
Canton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Canton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,177 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,793 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
