Best Schools in Norfolk County, MA
Norfolk County, MA has a total of 277 schools including 63 high schools, 52 middle schools and 159 elementary schools. A total of 128,126 students attend Norfolk County, MA schools. On average, schools in Norfolk County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Norfolk County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Norfolk County, MA
Norfolk County, MA has 63 high schools with 43,448 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Norfolk County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Norfolk County exceed expectations.
1. Dover-sherborn Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
2. Wellesley Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
3. Needham High
SchoolGrade
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Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
4. Hingham High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hingham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1167 Students
5. Millis High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Millis • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
6. Medfield Senior High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Medfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 740 Students
7. Sharon High
SchoolGrade
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Sharon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1143 Students
8. Cohasset High School
SchoolGrade
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Cohasset • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
9. Medway High
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Medway • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 613 Students
10. Westwood High
SchoolGrade
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Westwood • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norfolk County, MA
Norfolk County, MA has 52 middle schools with 33,623 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Norfolk County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Norfolk County meet expectations.
1. Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
2. Hingham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hingham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students
3. Pollard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 818 Students
4. High Rock School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students
5. Wellesley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
6. Thomas Blake Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Medfield • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
7. Sharon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sharon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students
8. E W Thurston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
9. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 647 Students
10. Cohasset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cohasset • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norfolk County, MA
Norfolk County, MA has 159 elementary schools with 49,480 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Norfolk County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Norfolk County exceed expectations.
1. Hunnewell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
2. William E Sheehan
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
3. Chickering
SchoolGrade
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Dover • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
4. Wm L Foster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hingham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
5. Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sharon • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 569 Students
6. Martha Jones
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Westwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
7. Joseph E Fiske
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
8. J F Kennedy Memorial
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
9. Old Post Road
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walpole • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
10. Elm Street School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Walpole • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norfolk County, MA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norfolk County, MA has a total population of 725,981 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norfolk County, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Norfolk County, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norfolk County, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norfolk County, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Norfolk County, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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