Top Rankings
Northwest 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,126 students in Northwest Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northwest Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,126 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwest Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#451 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.8%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
97%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,698 is higher than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,045 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,698
$17,380
Spending / Student
$18,045
$17,328
Best Northwest Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4738 Henley Deemer Rd
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-5558
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-5558
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
692 Mohawk Dr
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2528
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2528
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Northwest High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
914 Mohawk Dr
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2366
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2366
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,126 students.
What is the rank of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District is ranked #454 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) 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 Northwest Local School District?
97% of Northwest Local School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest Local School District?
Northwest Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwest Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,045 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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