Very Good
#1291 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 38% in state
Hardin Northern High School
High School · Hardin Northern Local · Dola, OH
A Hardin Northern Local high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11589 State Route 81, Dola, OH 45835
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hardin Northern High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hardin Northern High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low98/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,813
Median home value
$95,600
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hardin Northern Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hardin Northern High School is listed in Hardin Northern Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hardin Northern High School
Hardin Northern High School is a public high school in Dola, OH, part of Hardin Northern Local, serving approximately 174 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hardin Northern High School
What grades does Hardin Northern High School serve?
Hardin Northern High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hardin Northern High School?
Hardin Northern High School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Northern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Northern High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hardin Northern High School rank in OH?
Hardin Northern High School ranks #1,291 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Hardin Northern High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hardin Northern High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hardin Northern High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardin Northern High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hardin Northern High School a charter school?
No, Hardin Northern High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hardin Northern High School a Title I school?
No, Hardin Northern High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hardin Northern High School?
90.2% of students at Hardin Northern High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (419) 759-3515
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 45835)
- 521
- Area median age
- 43.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45835; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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