Best High Schools in Norwood, MA

Norwood, MA has 6 high schools with 4,942 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 Norwood score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Norwood exceed expectations.

1. Sharon High

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sharon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1143 Students

2. Westwood High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students

3. Canton High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students

4. Walpole High

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walpole • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 987 Students

5. Norwood High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Norwood • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students

Best Middle Schools in Norwood, MA

Norwood, MA has 6 middle schools with 6,392 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 Norwood score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Norwood meet expectations.

1. Sharon Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sharon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 845 Students

2. E W Thurston Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students

3. Eleanor N Johnson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walpole • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students

4. Wm H Galvin Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students

5. Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwood • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Norwood, MA

Norwood, MA has 12 elementary schools with 4,298 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 Norwood score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Norwood meet expectations.

1. Old Post Road

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walpole • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

2. Downey

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students

3. Fisher

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walpole • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students

4. John F Kennedy

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students

5. Cottage Street

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sharon • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students

6. Charles J Prescott

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 243 Students

7. F A Cleveland

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwood • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 313 Students

8. Cornelius M Callahan

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwood • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 224 Students

9. John P Oldham

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Norwood • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 275 Students

10. Balch

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwood • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 312 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Norwood, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Norwood, MA has a total population of 31,611 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Norwood, MA

15,632

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

53%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Norwood, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norwood, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norwood, MA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,839 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Norwood, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations