For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,940 students in Canton, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Canton, OH are Glenoak High School, Canton South High School and Choices Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Canton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Canton, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton South High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Canton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 2,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Canton South High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Faircrest St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Choices Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 453-8547
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 453-8547
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Steamm Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1824 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Gr: 4-9 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Canton Harbor High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1731 Grace Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-8414
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-8414
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Stark High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste B
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2323 17th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Gr: 9-12 | 2,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Canton, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Canton, OH include Glenoak High School, Canton South High School and Choices Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Canton?
8 public high schools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Canton include: Stark High School vs. Summit Academy Secondary - Canton, Summit Academy Secondary - Canton vs. Stark High School, Mckinley High School vs. Glenoak High School
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