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Northern Local


At a glance
255thof 828 Ohio districts▼ 12
Better than 69% of Ohio districts
8700 Sheridan Dr
Thornville, OH 43076-9757
·(740) 743-1303·All Ohio district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 69.2% of districts
5
Schools
2,162
Students
Top rankedThornville Elementary School286th of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools
Biggest riser
Thornville Elementary School up 65 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Glenford Elementary School 16.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
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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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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