Top Rankings
Plain Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,917 students in Plain Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Plain Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
5,917 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plain Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
15%
17%
% White
70%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,674 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,474 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,674
$17,295
Spending / Student
$12,474
$17,243
Best Plain Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3933 Eaton Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Middlebranch Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7500 Middlebranch Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Gr: K-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 47th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Frazer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Frazer Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3740
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3740
Gr: K-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Gr: 5-6 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Robert A. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3829 Guilford Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3760
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3760
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Charles L Warstler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Gr: K-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Oakwood Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Gr: 7-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Glenoak High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plain Local School District?
Plain Local School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,917 students.
What is the rank of Plain Local School District?
Plain Local School District is ranked #193 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plain Local School District?
70% of Plain Local School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plain Local School District?
Plain Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Plain Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,474 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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