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Schools in Barberton · Barberton City School District

Barberton’s public schools score below 59% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Barberton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#866of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
55%
▼ 4 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
50%
▼ 2 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
82%
▼ 4 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.4K
▼ 1% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.3
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
3,442 students on the public path
In brief

Barberton’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 860 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Barberton’s, its schools beat 19%, lower than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 55% of tested students were proficient in reading and 50% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,425 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Barberton Intermediate School, then Barberton Middle School, then Barberton High School. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Augustine Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Barberton’s grade

B− Test scoresC− Graduation

C+: better than 41% of Ohio school districts, #866 of 993 Ohio towns. Both inputs trail the Ohio average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 41%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (860)Better than 19%
C+B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,718 test results and a graduating class of 228 could put Barberton anywhere from C+ to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Barberton’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,710 in math, 1,725 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Barberton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Barberton Primary SchoolBarberton City School DistrictB−
3–5Barberton Intermediate SchoolBarberton City School DistrictB−
6–8Barberton Middle SchoolBarberton City School DistrictC+
9–12Barberton High SchoolBarberton City School DistrictC+

Barberton’s public schools are run by Barberton City School District. Parts of Barberton (10%, 6% and 3% of its land) are served by Coventry Local, Norton City and Northwest Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Barberton City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,448 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 16.3 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$16,425OH $16,610 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading55%
State average 59.5% · 1725 students tested
Math50%
State average 52.2% · 1710 students tested

Barberton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Barberton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BarbertonC+Barberton City
NortonA−Norton City
CoventryB−Coventry Local
New FranklinAManchester Local K–12 · Northwest Local K–12
AkronCAkron City

Every school in Barberton

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Barbertonby address
Barberton Preschool
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
189 students27:1Rate it →
Barberton Primary School
Elementary · Grades K–2
B−
671 students16:1Rate it →
Barberton Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
B−
655 students20:1Rate it →
Barberton Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
C+
741 students15:1Rate it →
Barberton High School
High · Grades 9–12
C+
1,186 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Augustine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
176 students14:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Barberton Virtual Academy).

Questions about Barberton’s schools

Are Barberton’s schools good?

On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Barberton children attend score below 59% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #866 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 19%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Barberton in?

Barberton City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,448 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Barberton are served by Coventry Local, Norton City and Northwest Local.

Where do Barberton kids go to high school?

Barberton High School, with 1,186 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Barberton’s graduation rate?

82% of the class of 2023 in Barberton City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Barberton spend per student?

$16,425 in Barberton City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Barberton?

Yes: St. Augustine Elementary School (Catholic, grades K–8, 176 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.