Summary:
The city of Thornville, Ohio is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data analysis reveals that Sheridan High School and Thornville Elementary School stand out as the top-performing institutions in the Northern Local district, with consistently high test scores, strong graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism compared to the middle school.
Sheridan High School is ranked 181 out of 864 Ohio high schools and has a 4-star rating, with over 80% of students proficient or better in several subjects. Thornville Elementary is ranked 351 out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools and also has a 4-star rating, with an impressive 85% or more of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Science and Math. In contrast, Sheridan Middle School has more mixed test scores, with some subjects above and some below the district and state averages.
The schools in Thornville have a predominantly white student population, with limited racial diversity. Additionally, the district maintains relatively consistent per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools, suggesting a commitment to equitable resource allocation. However, the higher chronic absenteeism rates at the middle and high school levels are a concern that the district should investigate and address.
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