Enrollment
957
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Canton, OH
North Canton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Canton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390445001418
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Canton Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in North Canton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 957
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, North Canton Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in North Canton, OH.
School address
District: North Canton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445001418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-28% vs state
What stands out at North Canton Middle School
North Canton Middle School is a large middle school in North Canton, Ohio, enrolling 957 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 957 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 387 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
North Canton City also operates Hoover High School (1,502 students) and Clearmount Elementary School (987 students) alongside North Canton Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Canton Middle School compares
North Canton Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, North Canton Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Canton City, which includes North Canton Middle School.
$13,114
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 28.7%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Canton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Clearmount Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Orchard Hill Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Greentown Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to North Canton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Canton Middle School
How many students attend North Canton Middle School?
North Canton Middle School has 957 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Canton, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Canton Middle School?
22.9% of students at North Canton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Canton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Canton Middle School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in North Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Canton Middle School?
North Canton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Canton Middle School rank among public schools in North Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Canton Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in North Canton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Canton on the city page.
Is North Canton Middle School a good school?
North Canton Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Canton City?
Besides North Canton Middle School, North Canton City also operates Hoover High School (1,502 students), Clearmount Elementary School (987 students), and Orchard Hill Intermediate School (888 students). See the North Canton City district page for the complete list.
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