Top Rankings
Massillon City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,089 students in Massillon City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Massillon City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
4,089 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Massillon City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#534 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
14%
17%
% White
63%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,882 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,093
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,882
$17,235
Best Massillon City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 10th St Ne
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-3904
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-3904
Grades: K-3
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Gorrell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2420 Schuler Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3905
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3905
Grades: K-3
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1237 16th St Se
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-3907
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-3907
Grades: K-3
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Massillon Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 29th St Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3902
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3902
Grades: 7-8
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Washington High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Paul E Brown Dr Se
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-3901
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-3901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #66.
Massillon Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 29th St Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3902
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3902
Grades: 4-6
| 899 students
Rank: n/an/a
930 17th St Ne
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-3900
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-3900
Grades: PK
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Massillon City School District?
Massillon City School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,089 students.
What is the rank of Massillon City School District?
Massillon City School District is ranked #542 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Massillon City School District?
63% of Massillon City School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Massillon City School District?
Massillon City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Massillon City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,882 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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