Perry Local School District is a public school district located in Stark County, Ohio, United States. Established in 1853, the district serves the majority of Perry Township and portions of the city of Massillon. It operates eight schools that provide education from preschool through twelfth grade.
Administration
- Superintendent: Nathan Stutz
Student Body and Staffing
- Enrollment (2022–2023): approximately 4,352 students
- Full‑time equivalent teachers: 266.69
- Student‑teacher ratio: 16.32:1
Schools
Elementary Schools (Grades K‑4)
- T.C. Knapp Elementary (also hosts district preschool)
- Lohr Elementary
- Watson Elementary
- Southway Elementary
Intermediate School (Grades 5‑6)
- Pfeiffer Intermediate School
Middle School (Grades 7‑8)
- Edison Middle School
High School (Grades 9‑12)
- Perry High School
Former Schools
- Reedurban Elementary (demolished)
- Richville Elementary (demolished)
- Genoa Elementary (demolished)
Athletics and Identity
- Mascot: Panther
- Colors: Black and White
- Athletic conference: Federal League
The district’s website is www.perrylocal.org. It is a member of the Ohio Department of Education and reports data to the National Center for Education Statistics.