For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,454 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 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,454 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Fork Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#432 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
95%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,533 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,320 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,533
$17,379
Spending / Student
$14,320
$17,327
Best North Fork Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6645 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 745-5982
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 745-5982
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Utica Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
367 Church Street
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2551
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2551
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Utica Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 N Jefferson St
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2691
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2691
Gr: 5-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Utica High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 N Jefferson St
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2855
Utica, OH 43080
(740) 892-2855
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Fork Local School District?
North Fork Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,454 students.
What is the rank of North Fork Local School District?
North Fork Local School District is ranked #427 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Fork Local School District?
95% of North Fork Local School District students are White, 3% 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 15:1, 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 $14,320 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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