Photo: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0Plain Township’s public schools outscore 80% of Ohio districts
Math proficiency in Plain Township’s districts is 73%, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Plain Township, 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.
Plain Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 75% and math 73% across both districts in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Plain Local spends $13,074 per student and North Canton City $13,549, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Michael Elementary School (private), St. Paul School (private), Canton Country Day School (private) and Small World Montessori (private) are 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.
What’s behind Plain Township’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Ohio school districts, #262 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 Plain Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Plain Township
North Canton Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 987 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in North Canton
5th grade in Plain Township
North Canton Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 888 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in North Canton
6th grade in Plain Township
North Canton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in North Canton
7th grade in Plain Township · depends on your address
North Canton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in North Canton
Oakwood Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 858 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Canton
8th grade in Plain Township · depends on your address
North Canton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 957 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in North Canton
Oakwood Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 858 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Canton
9th grade in Plain Township · depends on your address
GlenOak High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,086 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,502 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in North Canton
10th grade in Plain Township · depends on your address
GlenOak High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,086 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,502 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in North Canton
11th grade in Plain Township · depends on your address
GlenOak High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,086 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,502 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in North Canton
12th grade in Plain Township · depends on your address
GlenOak High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,086 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Canton
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,502 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in North Canton
Plain Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (North Canton City School District). From grade K, students attend the Plain Local School District, shared with Canton and Hills and Dales. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Plain Township
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
Plain Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Plain Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Township | A− | North Canton City PK–12 · Plain Local K–12 |
| Canton | C | Canton City PK–12 · Plain Local K–12 |
| Jackson | A | Jackson Local |
| North Canton | A | North Canton City |
| Nimishillen | A− | Louisville City |
| Lake | A | North Canton City PK–12 · Lake Local K–12 |
| Canton Township | B | Canton Local |
2 of the 6 neighbors share North Canton City with Plain Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Plain Township
15 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 Plain Township’s schools
Are Plain Township’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Plain Township children attend outscore 80% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #262 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Plain Township in?
Two districts: North Canton City School District runs grades PK–12, and Plain Local School District runs grades K–12, shared with Canton and Hills and Dales.
Where do Plain Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: GlenOak High School and Hoover High School.
What is Plain Township’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Plain Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Plain Township spend per student?
$13,074 in Plain Local School District and $13,549 in North Canton City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Plain Township?
Yes: St. Michael Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 402 students), St. Paul School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 368 students), Canton Country Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 171 students) and Small World Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 9 students).
Parents talk
What Plain Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Plain Township → 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.