Northern Local School District

8700 Sheridan Dr
Thornville, OH 43076-9757
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Northern Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,199 students in Northern Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
2,199 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Northern Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OH)
#288 out of 897 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Northern Local  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northern Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
57%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northern Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Northern Local  School District and public school graduation rate of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
8 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
2,120 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
97%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
166
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
162
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,853 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,928 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart display total revenue of Northern Local  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$28 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart display total spending of Northern Local  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,853
$17,132
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Northern Local  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,928
$17,081
This chart display average spending per public school student in Northern Local  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Northern Local School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thornville Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
70 E Columbus St
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8660 Sheridan Road
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Glenford Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
128 E High St
Glenford, OH 43739
(740) 659-2209
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Sheridan High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8725 Sheridan Drive N.w.
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #55.
Somerset Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 High St
Somerset, OH 43783
(740) 743-1454
Grades: K-5
| 273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northern Local School District?
Northern Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,199 students.
What is the rank of Northern Local School District?
Northern Local School District is ranked #291 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Local School District?
97% of Northern Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Local School District?
Northern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Northern Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,928 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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