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Best Canton Public High Schools (2026)

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 score of 24% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and 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 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)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Glenoak High School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
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1801 Schneider St Ne
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%)
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600 Faircrest St Se
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%)
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521 Tuscarawas St W
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%)
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2400 Cleveland Ave Nw
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%)
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1824 3rd St Se
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%)
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1731 Grace Ave Ne
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%)
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1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste B
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%)
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2323 17th St Nw
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?