📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 16 Rated Districts in Stark County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lake Local School District | Uniontown | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Jackson Local School District | Massillon | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #3 | North Canton City School District | North Canton | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #4 | Northwest Local School District | Canal Fulton | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #5 | Tuslaw Local School District | Massillon | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #6 | Perry Local School District | Massillon | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #7 | Louisville City School District | Louisville | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #8 | Plain Local School District | Canton | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #9 | Minerva Local School District | Minerva | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #10 | Marlington Local School District | Alliance | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #11 | Fairless Local School District | Navarre | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #12 | Canton Local School District | Canton | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #13 | Osnaburg Local School District | East Canton | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #14 | Massillon City School District | Massillon | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #15 | Alliance City School District | Alliance | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #16 | Canton City School District | Canton | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in Stark County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 16 public school districts headquartered in Stark County, Ohio that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Ohio State Tests 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Ohio, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Stark County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Stark County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in Stark County, Ohio, the highest-rated is Lake Local School District (Uniontown), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.