Districts in Stark County14 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Local School District | Hartville | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 3,371 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Jackson Local School District | Canton | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 5,973 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| North Canton City School District | Greentown | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 4,419 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northwest Local School District | Clinton | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,739 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Tuslaw Local School District | Massillon | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,249 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Perry Local School District | Massillon | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 4,352 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Louisville City School District | Louisville | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2,754 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Plain Local School District | Middlebranch | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 5,977 | 9 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Minerva Local School District | Minerva | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1,687 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Marlington Local School District | Alliance | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,921 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Fairless Local School District | Beach City | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,261 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Canton Local School District | Canton | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 2,004 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Osnaburg Local School District | East Canton | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 910 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Canton City School District | Canton | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 7,934 | 18 | PK–12 | 3 |
Zip Codes in Stark County
How Stark County compares
Together they enroll 45,551 students across 79 schools. The largest is Canton City School District with 7,934 students. Districts here average 6.9/10, above the Ohio average of 5.8/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Stark County, Ohio
Stark County has 14 public school districts covering 31 zip codes. The top-rated district in Stark County is Lake Local School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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