📊 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 Summit County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hudson City School District | Hudson | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Revere Local School District | Bath | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #3 | Nordonia Hills City School District | Northfield | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #4 | Manchester Local School District | Akron | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #5 | Green Local School District | Green | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #6 | Copley-Fairlawn City School District | Copley | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #7 | Twinsburg City School District | Twinsburg | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #8 | Norton City School District | Norton | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #9 | Stow-Munroe Falls City School District | Stow | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #10 | Coventry Local School District | Coventry Township | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #11 | Tallmadge City School District | Tallmadge | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #12 | Woodridge Local School District | Peninsula | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #13 | Cuyahoga Falls City School District | Cuyahoga Falls | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #14 | Barberton City School District | Barberton | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #15 | Springfield Local School District | Akron | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #16 | Akron City School District | Akron | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in Summit County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 16 public school districts headquartered in Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in Summit County, Ohio, the highest-rated is Hudson City School District (Hudson), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th 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.