North Fork Local School District

312 Maple Ave
Utica, OH 43080-9756
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

North Fork Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,481 students in North Fork Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in North Fork Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (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
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,481 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

North Fork Local School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#432 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of North Fork Local  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Fork Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Fork Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Fork Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of North Fork Local  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,419 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
96%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
104
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
138
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,250 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 $14,059 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of North Fork Local  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of North Fork Local  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,250
$17,287
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in North Fork Local  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,059
$17,235
This chart displays average spending per public school student in North Fork Local  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Fork Local School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6645 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 745-5982
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Utica Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
367 Church Street
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2551
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Utica Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 N Jefferson St
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2691
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
North Fork Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Maple Ave
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-3666
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Rank: #55.
Utica High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
260 N Jefferson St
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Fork Local School District?
North Fork Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,481 students.
What is the rank of North Fork Local School District?
North Fork Local School District is ranked #426 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Fork Local School District?
96% of North Fork Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Fork Local School District?
North Fork Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is North Fork Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,059 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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