Top Rankings
Jackson Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,819 students in Jackson Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Jackson Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
5,819 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
296 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Jackson Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 929 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
238 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
220 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
194 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
4,827 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
83%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
339 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
372
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
410
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
476
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
441
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
421
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
455
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
449
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
441
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
437
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
419
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
486
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
527
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
485
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,275 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,608 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,275
$17,222
Spending / Student
$11,608
$17,170
Best Jackson Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sauder Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7503 Mudbrook Rd Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8028
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8028
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Cable Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5335 Villa Padova Dr Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 834-4673
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 834-4673
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Strausser Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8646 Strausser St Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8056
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8056
Grades: K-5
| 843 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7600 Fulton Dr Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-3501
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,916 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7355 Mudbrook Rd Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8034
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8034
Grades: 5-9
| 1,329 students
Rank: #66.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8750 Jane St Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8024
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8024
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Local School District?
Jackson Local School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,819 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Local School District?
Jackson Local School District is ranked #90 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Local School District?
83% of Jackson Local School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Local School District?
Jackson Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,608 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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