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3 schools in Northwest Local (Scioto County)

Ohio · 1,126 students · 1 city

Other districts in Ohio share this name: Northwest Local (Hamilton County) and Northwest Local (Stark County).

Northwest Local's public-school footprint covers 3 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,126 students, averaging 375 per school.

4-year change in Northwest Local (Scioto County)

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,126
-155 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Northwest Local (Scioto County) ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OhioIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,126#391 of 584#6,501 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#431 of 584N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.6:1#98 of 579#5,080 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
5.3%#414 of 422#6,761 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 Northwest Local (Scioto County)

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,412 to 1,126 students (down 20%) and from 85 to 77 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.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Northwest Elementary SchoolMc DermottElementaryPK-05566
Northwest High SchoolMc DermottHigh09-12313
Northwest Middle SchoolMc DermottMiddle06-08247

About Northwest Local (Scioto County)

Across 3 schools, Northwest Local instructs about 1,126 students in Ohio. By footprint it is a low-population district.

In terms of grade levels, Northwest Local comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 375 in this district, noticeably below the Ohio typical of 469.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Northwest Local has declined 12% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,281 students to 1,126.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Northwest Local discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Northwest Local run?
Northwest Local has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,126 students in Ohio.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Northwest Local?
Northwest Local includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Northwest Local?
Northwest Elementary School is the largest public school in Northwest Local by enrollment, with approximately 566 students.
What grade levels does Northwest Local serve?
Northwest Local serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.