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Sheridan Middle School

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Sheridan Middle School ranks 334 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

334^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Better than 68% of Ohio middle schools

Summary

Sheridan Middle School is a grades 6–8 school in Thornville, Ohio, serving 516 students in a small-town community in central Ohio as part of the Northern Local district. In 2025–2026, it ranked 334th of 1,046 Ohio middle schools — the 68th percentile, with a 3-star rating. Its district, Northern Local, ranked 280th of 773 districts, the 64th percentile with 3 stars, so the school sits slightly above its district but in the same broad tier.

Academically, Sheridan scores above the state average in every listed subject test. Its strongest results are in eighth-grade science (74.5%), seventh-grade math (63.7%), eighth-grade math (66.5%), and seventh-grade English language arts (70.8%). Its scores are nearly identical to district averages, suggesting it is representative of Northern Local rather than an outlier within it. Among nearby schools, Heath Middle School, Bloom-Carroll Middle School, and Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School rank higher and often post stronger proficiency. The clearest gap is chronic absenteeism: 25.9% in 2025–2026, above the district's 19.5% and much higher than Heath Middle School (14.6%), Bloom-Carroll Middle School (10.6%), Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School (12.8%), and Liberty Union Middle School (8.3%), though lower than several other nearby schools.

The school stands out for its work with low-income students: students from low socio-economic backgrounds rank in the 88th percentile with 4 stars, up steadily over three years. Female students also rank well (79th percentile, 4 stars), while male students are at the 56th percentile (3 stars). Special education students improved from 1 star to 2 stars, but gifted students dropped sharply from the 81st percentile in 2023–2024 to the 31st in 2025–2026. Historically, Sheridan earned 4 stars and 72nd–79th percentile rankings from 2015–2016 through 2021–2022; since 2022–2023 it has been a 3-star school in the 61st–68th range, with 2025–2026 a modest rebound. Its student-teacher ratio of 17.4 is mid-pack among nearby schools.

516

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,438

Per pupil spending ?

44.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8660 Sheridan Road
Thornville, OH 43076-9757

(740) 743-1315

District: Northern Local

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (65% vs 56% meeting standards)

✓Above the Ohio median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Ohio avg56%

334^th of 1,046

Ohio public middle schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

280^th of 773Northern Local among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	334 of 1046	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.5	401 of 1036	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.9	385 of 1046	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.1	372 of 1048	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.2	251 of 1017	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.5	222 of 1037	78.6%	★★★★☆
2019	74.6	262 of 1050	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.9	372 of 1010	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	75.3	247 of 1038	76.2%	★★★★☆
2016	72.2	298 of 1050	71.6%	★★★★☆
2015	74.5	248 of 1035	76.0%	★★★★☆
2014	74.4	260 of 1008	74.2%	★★★★☆
2013	75.4	238 of 1001	76.2%	★★★★☆
2012	74.0	269 of 989	72.8%	★★★★☆
2011	73.6	258 of 925	72.1%	★★★★☆
2010	67.5	381 of 895	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.6	259 of 858	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.9	259 of 835	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.8	272 of 837	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	74.1	179 of 732	75.5%	★★★★☆
2005	81.0	103 of 692	85.1%	★★★★☆
2004	81.7	58 of 400	85.5%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2022	34.7	372 of 565	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.6	263 of 576	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.3	365 of 658	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.9	367 of 643	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	203 of 947	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	72.4	266 of 938	71.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	227 of 942	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	258 of 943	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	74.8	226 of 925	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	215 of 910	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	78.8	185 of 917	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	69.5	272 of 897	69.7%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	47.5	128 of 186	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	70.0	37 of 196	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	67.2	49 of 173	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	8 of 241	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	45.4	199 of 274	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	67.1	39 of 164	76.2%	★★★★☆
2018	44.4	388 of 521	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	81.9	119 of 996	88.1%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	181 of 983	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.5	284 of 989	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	47.6	528 of 974	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.9	156 of 947	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	121 of 923	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	74.8	201 of 945	78.7%	★★★★☆
2018	69.1	258 of 924	72.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	58.3	423 of 955	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.7	504 of 954	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.1	490 of 958	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.9	431 of 963	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.3	258 of 946	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.0	238 of 924	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	68.6	310 of 933	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.1	405 of 916	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	38.9	315 of 579	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.3	317 of 572	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.4	436 of 563	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.3	441 of 590	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	56.1	367 of 790	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.6	440 of 777	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.1	412 of 795	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.1	405 of 805	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.5	285 of 809	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.0	239 of 781	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.6	280 of 796	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.3	400 of 781	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)88th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)56th percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)54th percentile-15 vs school

Special Education (2026)46th percentile-22 vs school

Disabled (2022)34th percentile-41 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)31st percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2025-2026) ?

Science74%+13 vs state

English Language Arts63%+4 vs state

Mathematics63%+11 vs state

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by a student
Saturday, March 30, 2019

Sheridan Middle School is a excellent choice of schools in Ohio. Teachers have plenty of time for students academically. Students are kept under a strict rule system located in their agenda. But one thing I find interesting about SMS is the lack of bullying at the school. I hardly ever see any bullying at this school. Close Quote

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Sheridan Middle School	Public	6-8	8660 Sheridan Road	Thornville	43076	Perry County	Northern Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 743-1315	516	30	17.4	44.8%	498 (96.5%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	69.6	334^th of 1046 public middle schools	68.1%		64.5	401^st of 1036 public middle schools	61.3%	67		74.5		58.9	63.7	66.5		59.5	70.8	59.6		$10,438
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School	Public	5-8	6409 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd	Lancaster	43130	Fairfield County	Fairfield Union Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 536-7249	612	35	17.4	45.0%	583 (95.3%)	5 (0.8%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.6%)	71.4	307^th of 1046 public middle schools	70.7%		69.6	336^th of 1036 public middle schools	67.6%	29	76.7	71.9	64.4	52.1	64.3	59.4	83.6	66.9	81.6	65.4	100.0	$10,959
New Lexington Middle School	Public	6-8	2549 Panther Dr NE	New Lexington	43764	Perry County	New Lexington School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 342-4128	381	25	15.5		371 (97.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	53	534^th of 1046 public middle schools	48.9%		60.6	450^th of 1036 public middle schools	56.6%	84		57.5		38.7	49.1	68.6		40.9	64.9	57.9	100.0	$15,261
Thomas Ewing Junior High School	Public	6-8	2024 Sheridan Dr	Lancaster	43130	Fairfield County	Lancaster City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 687-7347	643	35	18.2	66.8%	551 (85.7%)	30 (4.7%)	23 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.6%)	56.5	501^st of 1046 public middle schools	52.1%		54.4	510^th of 1036 public middle schools	50.8%	9		61.0		50.6	46.5	58.4		55.7	62.4	56.8	93.8	$11,502
Liberty Union Middle School	Public	5-8	994 S Main St	Baltimore	43105	Fairfield County	Liberty Union-Thurston Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 862-4126	381	17	22.4	35.7%	356 (93.4%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	68.1	347^th of 1046 public middle schools	66.8%		68	356^th of 1036 public middle schools	65.6%	9	66.7	70.4	78.1	57.1	62.7	48.3	72.2	51.0	80.2	79.3	95.8	$14,416
Heath Middle School	Public	6-8	310 Licking View Dr	Heath	43056	Licking County	Heath City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 788-3200	394	19	20.7	39.0%	335 (85.0%)	6 (1.5%)	12 (3.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.1%)	81.7	159^th of 1046 public middle schools	84.8%		79.5	190^th of 1036 public middle schools	81.7%	31		84.4		76.6	77.1	77.8		60.3	77.9	70.5		$13,015
General Sherman Junior High School	Public	6-8	1930 Election House Rd NW	Lancaster	43130	Fairfield County	Lancaster City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 687-7344	693	36	19.4	63.5%	598 (86.3%)	17 (2.5%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.1%)	61.3	438^th of 1046 public middle schools	58.1%		56.4	495^th of 1036 public middle schools	52.2%	57		69.4		56.4	49.0	61.2		56.8	63.2	57.9	100.0	$11,457
Crooksville Middle School	Public	5-8	12400 Tunnel Hill Rd	Crooksville	43731	Perry County	Crooksville Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 982-7010	317	21	14.7		307 (96.8%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	29.9	754^th of 1046 public middle schools	27.9%		35.6	685^th of 1036 public middle schools	33.9%	69	63.3	48.0	46.3	38.6	41.5	10.9	72.5	44.3	50.6	29.3	54.5	$12,941
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	805 W Church St	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 670-7120	389	24	16.1	77.9%	324 (83.3%)	12 (3.1%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.8%)	42.9	645^th of 1046 public middle schools	38.3%		43.5	627^th of 1036 public middle schools	39.5%	18		45.7		62.3	36.1	38.6		59.4	49.1	42.2	93.3	$11,900
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Arlington Ave	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 670-7110	416	25	16.5	82.4%	327 (78.6%)	28 (6.7%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.8%)	30.9	747^th of 1046 public middle schools	28.6%		38.6	661^st of 1036 public middle schools	36.2%	86		46.3		43.8	36.7	39.6		30.8	40.3	41.8	95.5	$11,539

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan Middle School

How many students attend Sheridan Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 516 students attended Sheridan Middle School.

Is Sheridan Middle School a good school?

Sheridan Middle School ranks 334^th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sheridan Middle School in?

Northern Local

What is the racial makeup of Sheridan Middle School?

Students at Sheridan Middle School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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