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Northwood Local Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 837 students in Northwood Local Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Schools in Northwood Local Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
837 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwood Local Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#482 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
76%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,792 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,164 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,792
$17,287
Spending / Student
$16,164
$17,235
Best Northwood Local Schools School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lemoyne Rd
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4621
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4621
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lemoyne Rd
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4651
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4651
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Lemoyne Rd
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-3888
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-3888
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood Local Schools School District?
Northwood Local Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 837 students.
What is the rank of Northwood Local Schools School District?
Northwood Local Schools School District is ranked #476 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood Local Schools School District?
76% of Northwood Local Schools School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood Local Schools School District?
Northwood Local Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwood Local Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,164 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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