Northeastern Local School District

5855 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512-9121
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 959 students in Northeastern 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 Northeastern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
959 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Northeastern Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 916 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#237 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
63%
54%
72%
60%
80%
63%
87%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
89%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,576 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,205 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,576
$17,295
Spending / Student
$28,205
$17,243

Best Northeastern Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tinora Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5751 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-1022
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Tinora High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Gr: 4-9 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northeastern Local School District?
Northeastern Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 959 students.
What is the rank of Northeastern Local School District?
Northeastern Local School District is ranked #239 out of 916 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northeastern Local School District?
89% of Northeastern Local School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northeastern Local School District?
Northeastern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northeastern Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,205 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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