For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,376 students in Norton, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Norton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Norton, MA are Norton High School, J C Solmonese and L G Nourse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Norton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norton, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0160
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0160
Grades: 9-12
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
J C Solmonese
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0120
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0120
Grades: PK-3
| 486 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
L G Nourse Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 Plain Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0110
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0110
Grades: K-3
| 275 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0140
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0140
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Henri A. Yelle
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0190
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0190
Grades: 4-5
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Norton, MA include Norton High School, J C Solmonese and L G Nourse Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norton, MA?
5 public schools are located in Norton, MA.
What percentage of students in Norton, MA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Norton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norton, MA?
Norton, MA public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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