Top Rankings
Hardin Northern Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 210 students in Hardin Northern Local School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary School in Hardin Northern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,457 Schools
# Students
384 Students
1,090,239 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
63,002 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hardin Northern Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 916 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
94%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,232 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,659 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,232
$17,295
Spending / Student
$19,659
$17,243
Best Hardin Northern Local School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin Northern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3158
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3158
Gr: K-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Recent Articles
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.
