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7 schools in Sidney City

Ohio · 3,149 students · 1 city

Within Sidney City, 7 public K-12 schools serve about 3,149 students, an average of 450 per school.

4-year change in Sidney City

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,149
-97 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Sidney City ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OhioIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
53.6%#218 of 223N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,149#126 of 584#3,075 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#91 of 584N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
18.3:1#437 of 579#7,859 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
72.7%#55 of 387#1,731 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
43.1%#112 of 422#3,699 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 Sidney City

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 3,190 to 3,018 students (down 5%) and from 159 to 165 full-time teachers (up 4%), 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
Sidney Middle SchoolSidneyMiddle05-08840
Sidney High SchoolSidneyHigh09-12791
Northwood Intermediate SchoolSidneyElementary03-04438
Emerson Primary SchoolSidneyElementaryKG-02340
Whittier Early Childhood CenterSidneyElementaryPK-PK306
Longfellow Primary SchoolSidneyElementaryKG-02303
Jacket Virtual AcademySidneyCombined04-12131

About Sidney City

Sidney City runs 7 public schools across Ohio, collectively teacheing roughly 3,149 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Sidney City spans 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 combined or other.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,149 students, fell 3% from the 3,246 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 6 to 7 across the same 4-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Sidney City discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Sidney City run?
Sidney City has 7 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 3,149 students in Ohio.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sidney City?
Sidney City includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Sidney City?
Sidney Middle School is the largest public school in Sidney City by enrollment, with approximately 840 students.
What grade levels does Sidney City serve?
Sidney City serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 7 schools.