Hoover Farm · Photo: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0North Canton’s public schools outscore 91% of Ohio districts
On the state math tests, 79% of North Canton’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Canton, 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.
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.
North Canton’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 80% and math 79% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,549 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 North Canton Intermediate School, then North Canton Middle School, then Hoover High School. Enrollment is up 35% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
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.
What’s behind North Canton’s grade
A: better than 91% of Ohio school districts, #105 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Canton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in North Canton
North Canton Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 987 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in North Canton
North Canton Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 987 students · 21:1 students per teacher
1st grade in North Canton
North Canton Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 987 students · 21:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in North Canton
North Canton Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 987 students · 21:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in North Canton
North Canton Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 888 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in North Canton
North Canton Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 888 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in North Canton
North Canton Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 888 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in North Canton
North Canton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Canton
North Canton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Canton
North Canton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Canton
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,502 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Canton
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,502 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Canton
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,502 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Canton
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,502 students · 17:1 students per teacher
North Canton’s public schools are run by North Canton City School District, which also serves Lake and Plain. Parts of North Canton (18% of its land) are served by Plain 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.
Well above the state in reading
North Canton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share North Canton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Canton | A | North Canton City |
| Plain | A− | North Canton City PK–12 · Plain Local K–12 |
| Canton | C | Canton City PK–12 · Plain Local K–12 |
| Jackson | A | Jackson Local |
Every school in North Canton
4 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).
Questions about North Canton’s schools
Are North Canton’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Canton children attend outscore 91% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #105 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Canton in?
North Canton City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,334 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of North Canton are served by Plain Local.
Where do North Canton kids go to high school?
Hoover High School, with 1,502 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is North Canton’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in North Canton City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does North Canton spend per student?
$13,549 in North Canton City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What North Canton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Canton → They have their own page.
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.