Marlington Local Schools

Marlington Local Schools is a public school district in Stark County, Ohio, serving the townships of Lexington, Marlboro, and Washington. The district was formed in 1957 through the consolidation of the three townships to address overcrowding in neighboring high schools. The name "Marlington" is a combination of syllables from the names of the three member townships, suggested by the then-Superintendent of Stark County Schools, T.C. Knapp. The district's first high school opened in January 1961, and it has since expanded to include five schools: three elementary schools (one in each township), a middle school, and a high school.

The district serves approximately 1,909 students in grades K-12, with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. It is ranked in the top 30% of Ohio's 916 school districts based on combined math and reading proficiency. The district offers a range of pupil services, including programs for gifted students, special education, and English Language (EL) learners. The current superintendent is Daniel Swisher.

Financially, the district operates as a public entity, funded by local, state, and federal sources. For the 2022-2023 school year, its average testing ranking was 8 out of 10, with a math proficiency score of 64% and a reading score of 68%, both above the state average. The district's graduation rate has shown an increase over five years, reaching between 90-94%. Keywords: public school district, K-12 education, Stark County Ohio, Lexington Township, Marlboro Township, Washington Township, Marlington High School, Ohio education, public education system, student services, educational administration, elementary education, secondary education, school curriculum, student athletics, community education, Ohio schools