Jackson Local, OH - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Jackson Local

Jackson Local School District serves a mid-sized enrollment across six elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school in Stark County. The district spans several communities—Massillon, North Canton, Canton, and smaller towns—creating a geographically dispersed enrollment that reflects the county's industrial and suburban character.

Academic performance is a clear strength. Across tested grades in 2024-25, the district achieved proficiency rates that place it in the top quartile among Stark County's districts on an overall proficiency index. Mathematics proficiency was around four-fifths of students, English language arts also near four-fifths, science notably higher at about five-sixths, and social studies highest at nearly nine-tenths. Participation rates in all tested subjects exceeded 99 percent, indicating reliable assessment administration. The district does not publicly report trend data spanning multiple years, so a reader cannot assess whether these results represent stable performance or recent movement. Graduation rate data were not available in the payload.

The student body is predominantly white, with smaller but meaningful shares of students who identify as Asian, Hispanic, Black, or multiracial. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch data and counts of students with disabilities or English learner status were not provided. The enrollment is split relatively evenly across grade bands, though high school grades nine through twelve show slightly stronger enrollment than the primary grades, a pattern common in growing or stable districts.

Chronic absenteeism in the district runs at a low rate compared to other Stark County districts, placing Jackson Local again in the top quartile on that measure. This suggests strong engagement or family stability around school attendance. Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower range among the county's districts, a factor parents may want to discuss directly with the district to understand how resources align with program needs.

The housing market in the district's footprint is moderately priced relative to the national benchmark and sits close to Ohio's state average. Home values have moved upward modestly over the past year. Rental availability is present across the district's zipcodes, with variation: rental prices in North Canton are notably higher than in Massillon, reflecting local market differences. The overall affordability picture shows housing costs around one-fifth of household income—accessible for families with moderate to middle incomes, though mortgage and rental costs do compete for household budgets.

A substantive change arrived in November 2025, when voters approved a substitute levy for district operations. Under a substitute levy structure, the tax rate does not reset upward on existing properties; instead, the growing tax base from new construction bears the burden of supporting rising operational costs. This locks in a predictable property-tax obligation for current homeowners while shifting future increases to new development. Publicly reported sources indicate the levy generates approximately the amount needed for school operations beginning in 2026. For families considering a move into the district, this means a clearer long-term tax picture than in districts where levies affect all properties equally each renewal cycle.

Program offerings, staffing detail, and course breadth were not included in the available data. A parent or prospective resident should ask the district directly about AP and dual-credit pathways, career and technical offerings, special education services, and English learner support. The district's website, if available, would carry this information.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,819

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 3%

White 83%

Asian 4%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

73%

—

Gr 4

71%

—

Gr 5

73%

—

Gr 6

58%

—

Gr 7

64%

—

Gr 8

64%

—

Gr 38

67%

—

Math

Gr 3

73%

—

Gr 4

76%

—

Gr 5

69%

—

Gr 6

58%

—

Gr 7

47%

—

Gr 8

60%

—

Gr 38

64%

—

Science

Gr 5

77%

—

Gr 8

76%

—

Gr 38

76%

—

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Amherst Elementary School

Jackson High School

Jackson Memorial Middle School

Lake Cable Elementary School

Sauder Elementary School

Strausser Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

82%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

82%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

86%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$270,445

Year-over-year change+3.7%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$187K to $371K

vs. state typical1.10x

vs. national typical0.73x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
44720	North Canton	$287K	+3.9%	32.4%
44646	Massillon	$224K	+3.0%	29.3%
44718	Canton	$371K	+4.2%	17.6%
44647	Massillon	$187K	+2.6%	6.6%
44708	Canton	$198K	+5.5%	6.2%
44614	Canal Fulton	$274K	+3.8%	5.2%
44216	Clinton	$279K	+3.9%	2.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,263/mo

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$958 to $1,577/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
44720	North Canton	$1,577	+0.3%	32.4%
44646	Massillon	$958	+3.7%	29.3%
44647	Massillon	$1,207	—	6.6%
44708	Canton	$1,127	+4.2%	6.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,365/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

Annual rent / national median income18.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$101/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$244,844 (+3.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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