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5 schools in Northern Local

Ohio · 2,162 students · 3 cities

Northern Local's public-school footprint covers 5 campuses with combined enrollment of about 2,162 students, averaging 432 per campus.

7-year change in Northern Local

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,162
-140 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Sheridan High SchoolThornvilleHigh09-12711
Sheridan Middle SchoolThornvilleMiddle06-08516
Thornville Elementary SchoolThornvilleElementaryKG-05351
Glenford Elementary SchoolGlenfordElementaryKG-05320
Somerset Elementary SchoolSomersetElementaryKG-05264

About Northern Local

Northern Local is a sparse public-school district in Ohio. The district operates 5 schools and educates approximately 2,162 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Northern Local comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,162 students, fell 6% from the 2,302 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Northern Local discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Northern Local run?
Northern Local has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,162 students in Ohio.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Northern Local?
Northern Local includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Northern Local?
Sheridan High School is the largest public school in Northern Local by enrollment, with approximately 711 students.
What grade levels does Northern Local serve?
Northern Local schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 5 campuses.
What cities does Northern Local serve?
Northern Local operates schools in Thornville, Glenford, Somerset across Ohio.