For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 936 students in Rootstown Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Rootstown Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
936 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rootstown Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
859 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
92%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
64
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,615 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,111 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$28,879 MM

Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,615
$17,287

Spending / Student
$17,111
$17,235

Best Rootstown Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rootstown Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7971
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7971
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7911
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7911
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-9956
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-9956
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rootstown Local School District?
Rootstown Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 936 students.
What is the rank of Rootstown Local School District?
Rootstown Local School District is ranked #371 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rootstown Local School District?
92% of Rootstown Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rootstown Local School District?
Rootstown Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Rootstown Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,111 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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