Best Schools in South Akron, Akron, OH
South Akron, Akron, OH has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,478 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in South Akron exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Akron, Akron, OH
The top high schools in South Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
2. Garfield Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 971 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Akron, Akron, OH
The top middle schools in South Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jennings Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
2. Innes Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Akron, Akron, OH
The top elementary schools in South Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Voris Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
2. Leggett Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
3. Glover Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
4. Mcebright Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students
5. Main Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Main Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 71 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Akron, Akron, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Akron, Akron, OH has a total population of 5,286 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Akron, Akron, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Akron, Akron, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Akron, Akron, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Akron, Akron, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Akron, Akron, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Akron, Akron, OH
How many schools are in South Akron, Akron, OH?
South Akron, Akron, OH has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,478 students in total.
How do schools in South Akron perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in South Akron score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in South Akron exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Akron?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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