Total enrollment
2,162
+31 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Northern Local
Ohio · 2,162 students · 3 cities
Northern Local's public-school footprint covers 5 schools with combined enrollment of about 2,162 students, averaging 432 per school.
4-year change in Northern Local
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Northern Local ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,162 | #193 of 584 | #4,180 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #173 of 584 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.3:1 | #435 of 579 | #7,852 of 9,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.2% | #394 of 422 | #6,644 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Northern Local
Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,302 to 2,162 students (down 6%) and from 130 to 118 full-time teachers (down 9%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Thornville | High | 09-12 | 711 |
| Sheridan Middle School | Thornville | Middle | 06-08 | 516 |
| Thornville Elementary School | Thornville | Elementary | KG-05 | 351 |
| Glenford Elementary School | Glenford | Elementary | KG-05 | 320 |
| Somerset Elementary School | Somerset | Elementary | KG-05 | 264 |
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, held roughly steady from the 2,131 reported in SY 2020-21.
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.