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Best Stark County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 12,538 students in Stark County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stark County, OH are Lake Middle / High School, Northwest Middle School and North Canton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Stark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Middle / High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
709 Market Ave Sw
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 877-4282
Gr: 7-12 | 1,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8614 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-3303
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
North Canton Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 Fair Oaks Ave Sw
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5635
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Tuslaw Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1723 Manchester Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 837-7807
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7355 Mudbrook Rd Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8034
Gr: 6-8 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Louisville Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 S Chapel St
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 875-5597
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4201 13th St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 478-6167
Gr: 7-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Oakwood Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Gr: 7-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Marlington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10325 Moulin Ave Ne
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-7566
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Sandy Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5130 State Route 183 Ne
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Minerva Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 E Line St
Minerva, OH 44657
(330) 868-4497
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
East Canton Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Browning Ct N
East Canton, OH 44730
(330) 488-0316
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Canton South Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4404 Cleveland Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Massillon Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 29th St Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3902
Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Fairless Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11836 Navarre Rd Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 767-4293
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Alliance Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 S Union Ave
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 829-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2339 17th St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Gr: 4-7 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Steamm Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1824 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Gr: 4-9 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Canton College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Crenshaw Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 19th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Market Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 458-0393
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2222.
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Indian River (Irjcf)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2775 Indian River Rd
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 837-4211
Gr: 8-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste A
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 941-5852
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stark County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stark County, OH include Lake Middle / High School, Northwest Middle School and North Canton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stark County?
24 public middle schools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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