North Union Local School District

12920 State Route 739
Richwood, OH 43344-9728
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,411 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 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,411 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

North Union Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 927 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)
#268 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of North Union Local   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Union 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.
69%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Union 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.
75%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Union 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 Union 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
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
4 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,357 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
96%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
44
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
98
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,392 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,068 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of North Union 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
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of North Union 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
$15,392
$17,216
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in North Union 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
$14,068
$17,164
This chart displays average spending per public school student in North Union 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 Union Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Grove St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
North Union Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12555 Mulvane Rd
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
North Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 N Franklin St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3012
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,411 students.
What is the rank of North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District is ranked #269 out of 927 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 19:1, 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 $14,068 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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