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Canton City

Ohio · Public School District
18
Schools
7,893
Students
$20,424
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
4.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-48pp vs nat'l
76.7%
Graduation Rate
-9.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Canton City is a public school district in Ohio serving 7,893 students across 18 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,424 is above average for a US public school district. Only 5% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clarendon Intermediate School04–06251
Crenshaw Middle School07–08774
McGregor Intermediate School04–06231
STEAMM Academy04–08546
Youtz Intermediate School04–06288
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Choices Alternative School11–12156
McKinley High School09–122,154
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bulldog Virtual Academy02–12316
Early Learning Center @ SchreiberPK–PK329
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,424+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
23%
State
54.0%
Local (property tax)
23.3%
Federal
22.8%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (23%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
7,893
Students
5%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.7%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,424 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 5% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.7%, graduation is 9.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canton City?
Canton City has 18 public schools, serving a total of 7,893 students.
What is the graduation rate for Canton City?
The graduation rate is 76.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Canton City spend per student?
Canton City spends $20,424 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Canton City?
5% of students in Canton City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Canton City?
No, Canton City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Canton City serve?
Canton City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Canton City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Canton City is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.