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Public School Review - Established 2003

North Union Local School District

12920 State Route 739
Richwood, OH 43344-9728
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (740) 943-2509
www.n-union.k12.oh.us

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,364 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 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,364 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
Pre-K5146
Kind96114
195117
2105119
393124
4104117
5110121
6101122
7106122
8118123
9125132
10105130
1175136
1280130
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District Rank

North Union Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (OH)
#240 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearNorth Union Local School District
2023#240
2022#268
2021#272
2019#223
2018#219
2017#266
2016#364
2015#547
2014#211
2013#211
2012#210
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66%
54%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
202366%54%
202260%52%
202158%50%
201975%63%
201873%62%
201775%63%
201668%61%
201565%68%
201485%77%
201386%76%
201287%78%
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69%
60%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
202269%60%
202164%57%
201971%64%
201873%63%
201765%62%
201653%55%
201569%74%
201490%83%
201389%83%
201288%83%
201186%82%
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75%
63%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
202275%63%
202174%60%
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92%
86%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
202392%86%
202292%86%
202192%84%
202082%84%
201992%82%
201892%82%
201795%82%
201692%82%
201592%81%
201495%81%
201387%81%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.54

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
20240.080.53
20230.070.52
20220.070.52
20210.070.51
20200.070.49
20190.070.49
20180.060.47
20170.060.47
20160.050.47
20150.170.46
20140.060.44
20130.060.44
20120.050.43
20110.060.43
20100.040.41
20090.040.40
20080.040.40
20070.040.40
20060.040.37
20050.040.38
20040.040.37
20030.030.37
20020.030.32
20010.010.32
20000.010.31
19990.020.31
19980.010.31
19970.020.30
19960.030.29
19950.010.29
19940.020.29
19930.020.29
19920.020.28
19910.010.29
19900.010.28
19890.010.28
19880.010.28
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2020)

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
20201%3%
20191%3%
20141%2%
20131%3%
20121%2%
20111%3%
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% Hispanic
2%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2024)

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
20242%8%
20232%7%
20222%7%
20212%6%
20201%6%
20191%6%
20182%5%
20172%5%
20161%5%
20141%5%
20131%4%
20111%3%
20101%4%
20092%4%
20082%4%
20072%3%
20061%3%
20051%3%
20041%3%
20031%3%
20021%2%
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% Black
n/a
17%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2010)

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
20101%17%
20061%17%
20051%18%
20041%17%
20031%17%
20021%16%
19991%15%
19961%15%
19951%15%
19941%15%
19931%15%
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% White
95%
65%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
202496%66%
202396%67%
202296%67%
202197%68%
202097%69%
201997%69%
201897%71%
201797%71%
201697%71%
201522%72%
201497%73%
201397%73%
201298%74%
201197%74%
201098%76%
200998%76%
200898%77%
200798%77%
200698%78%
200598%77%
200498%78%
200398%78%
200298%81%
2001100%81%
2000100%81%
199999%82%
1998100%82%
199799%82%
199698%83%
199599%83%
199499%83%
199399%83%
199299%84%
1991100%83%
1990100%84%
1989100%84%
1988100%84%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
20242%6%
20232%6%
20222%6%
20211%6%
20201%5%
20191%5%
20181%5%
20171%5%
20162%5%
20141%4%
20131%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,922 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,553 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
2023$22 MM$15 MM
2022$21 MM$14 MM
2021$22 MM$15 MM
2020$21 MM$14 MM
2019$20 MM$14 MM
2018$20 MM$13 MM
2017$20 MM$13 MM
2016$18 MM$12 MM
2015$18 MM$12 MM
2014$18 MM$11 MM
2012$17 MM$12 MM
2011$17 MM$12 MM
2010$18 MM$12 MM
2009$20 MM$12 MM
2008$32 MM$12 MM
2007$20 MM$12 MM
2006$15 MM$11 MM
2005$14 MM$11 MM
2004$13 MM$12 MM
2003$12 MM$13 MM
2002$12 MM$14 MM
2001$11 MM$14 MM
2000$10 MM$12 MM
1999$10 MM$12 MM
1998$9 MM$11 MM
1997$8 MM$11 MM
1996$8 MM$10 MM
1995$7 MM$9 MM
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Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
2023$20 MM$14 MM
2022$22 MM$13 MM
2021$20 MM$14 MM
2020$22 MM$13 MM
2019$19 MM$13 MM
2018$19 MM$12 MM
2017$18 MM$12 MM
2016$17 MM$11 MM
2015$20 MM$12 MM
2014$17 MM$10 MM
2012$18 MM$11 MM
2011$17 MM$12 MM
2010$20 MM$12 MM
2009$30 MM$11 MM
2008$18 MM$11 MM
2007$15 MM$11 MM
2006$15 MM$11 MM
2005$17 MM$11 MM
2004$20 MM$12 MM
2003$13 MM$13 MM
2002$11 MM$13 MM
2001$11 MM$14 MM
2000$9 MM$12 MM
1999$9 MM$11 MM
1998$8 MM$11 MM
1997$7 MM$11 MM
1996$7 MM$10 MM
1995$8 MM$9 MM
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Revenue / Student
$15,922
$17,379

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
2023$15,392$16,507
2022$14,003$15,024
2021$15,124$15,864
2020$14,003$15,024
2019$13,486$14,759
2018$13,164$14,436
2017$12,881$15,373
2016$12,194$14,419
2015$11,393$11,970
2014$12,191$12,894
2012$11,679$12,166
2011$11,664$12,268
2010$12,186$11,970
2009$13,155$10,997
2008$20,664$10,962
2007$13,200$9,987
2006$10,170$9,642
2005$9,569$9,138
2004$9,131$8,445
2003$8,607$8,538
2002$7,918$8,495
2001$7,900$7,849
2000$7,402$7,124
1999$6,955$6,606
1998$6,766$6,077
1997$5,908$5,826
1995$5,115$5,035
1992$4,245$4,567
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Spending / Student
$14,553
$17,327

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearNorth Union Local School DistrictOhio
2023$14,068$15,475
2022$14,986$14,061
2021$13,823$14,872
2020$14,986$14,061
2019$12,603$13,780
2018$12,393$13,237
2017$12,033$14,225
2016$11,512$12,986
2015$12,741$11,436
2014$11,176$11,605
2012$12,100$11,799
2011$11,397$11,769
2010$13,628$11,436
2009$19,906$10,473
2008$11,704$9,943
2007$9,659$9,346
2006$9,842$9,161
2005$11,418$8,760
2004$13,706$8,632
2003$8,615$8,918
2002$7,372$8,384
2001$7,742$8,067
2000$6,568$6,766
1999$6,178$6,262
1998$5,585$5,892
1997$5,057$5,689
1995$5,320$5,077
1992$4,669$4,541
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Best North Union Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Union Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Grove St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12555 Mulvane Rd
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
North Union High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 N Franklin St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3012
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,364 students.
What is the rank of North Union Local School District?
North Union Local School District is ranked #238 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Union Local School District?
95% of North Union Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 $14,553 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,364 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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