For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,388 students in North Union Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in North Union Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
1,388 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Union Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,647 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,301 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,647
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,301
$17,235
Best North Union Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Union Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Grove St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12555 Mulvane Rd
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
North Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Franklin St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3012
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3012
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,388 students.
What is the rank of North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District is ranked #269 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Union Local School District?
96% of North Union Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is North Union Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,301 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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