Nordonia Hills City School District
School District · Northfield, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#166 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,121
+$2,464 vs Ohio median
District size
3,437 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Nordonia Hills City ranks #166 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Nordonia Hills City's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lee Eaton Intermediate School (8.4/10), Nordonia Middle School (7.8/10), and Northfield Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Nordonia Hills City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Eaton Intermediate School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Nordonia Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Northfield Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Ledgeview Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Nordonia High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Rushwood Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nordonia Hills City
Nordonia Hills City is a Northfield, Ohio school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,437 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $17,121 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Nordonia Hills City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lee Eaton Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Nordonia Hills City students show an average math proficiency of 82.9% and ELA proficiency of 84.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Nordonia Hills City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nordonia Hills City with test data.
Schools in Nordonia Hills City
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Northfield
- Total Enrollment
- 3,437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 209
- District spending per student
- $17,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nordonia Hills City?
Nordonia Hills City has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nordonia Hills City?
The average composite rating for Nordonia Hills City is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Nordonia Hills City?
Nordonia Hills City's district-level spending was $17,121 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nordonia Hills City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nordonia Hills City is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nordonia Hills City?
Lee Eaton Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Nordonia Hills City with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Nordonia Hills City?
Across schools in Nordonia Hills City with test data, the average math proficiency is 82.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 84.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nordonia Hills City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Nordonia Hills City has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 82.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 84.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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