Top Rankings
North Union Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,364 students in North Union Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in North Union Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,364 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Union Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#240 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
17%
Showing 1994–2010. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,986 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,444 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,986
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,444
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Union Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Union Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Grove St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12555 Mulvane Rd
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
North Union High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Franklin St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3012
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3012
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,364 students.
What is the rank of North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District is ranked #237 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Union Local School District?
95% of North Union Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is North Union Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,444 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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