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
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.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 897 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,853
$17,132
Spending / Student
$12,928
$17,081
Best Northern Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thornville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 E Columbus St
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8660 Sheridan Road
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Glenford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 E High St
Glenford, OH 43739
(740) 659-2209
Glenford, OH 43739
(740) 659-2209
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8725 Sheridan Drive N.w.
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #55.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 High St
Somerset, OH 43783
(740) 743-1454
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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