Top Rankings
Northern Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,198 students in Northern 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 Northern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
5 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
2,198 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,859 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,934 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,859
$17,295
Spending / Student
$12,934
$17,243
Best Northern Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thornville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 E Columbus St
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Glenford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 E High St
Glenford, OH 43739
(740) 659-2209
Glenford, OH 43739
(740) 659-2209
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8725 Sheridan Drive N.w.
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8660 Sheridan Road
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 High St
Somerset, OH 43783
(740) 743-1454
Somerset, OH 43783
(740) 743-1454
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Local School District?
Northern Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,198 students.
What is the rank of Northern Local School District?
Northern Local School District is ranked #257 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Local School District?
96% of Northern Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northern Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,934 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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