North Central Local School District
School District · Pioneer, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating North Central Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Central Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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North Central Elementary School
Pioneer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Central Junior/high School
Pioneer · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#132 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,637
+$2,980 vs Ohio median
District size
564 students
Smaller than Ohio median
Top-Rated Schools in North Central Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Central Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | North Central Junior/high School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Central Local
North Central Local is a Pioneer, Ohio school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 564 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $17,637 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, North Central Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, North Central Local students show an average math proficiency of 67.2% and ELA proficiency of 74.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Central Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Central Local with test data.
Schools in North Central Local
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Pioneer
- Total Enrollment
- 564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Central Local?
North Central Local has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Central Local?
The average composite rating for North Central Local is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Central Local?
North Central Local spends $17,637 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Central Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Central Local is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Central Local?
North Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Central Local with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in North Central Local?
Across schools in North Central Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.6%
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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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