Summary:
The Northern Local school district in Ohio consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 255 out of 828 school districts in Ohio and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Thornville Elementary School is the top-performing school, ranked 286 out of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars. It consistently achieves high test scores, with over 80% proficiency in Math, English Language Arts, and 85.2% proficiency in 5th grade Science. In contrast, Somerset Elementary School lags behind, with lower test scores and a 2-star rating. Meanwhile, Sheridan High School stands out for its impressive 95.8% graduation rate and strong test scores, ranking 181 out of 864 Ohio high schools and earning a 4-star rating.
The district faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.8% across all schools, which is higher than the ideal target of 10% or less. Additionally, the schools have varying levels of economic disadvantage, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 34.41% at Thornville Elementary to 57.09% at Somerset Elementary. Overall, the Northern Local school district has some high-performing schools, but also room for improvement in ensuring consistent quality and support across all its schools.
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