Top Rankings
Norwell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,194 students in Norwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Norwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,194 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norwell School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.9%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
10%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,352 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$47 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,990
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,352
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Norwell School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwell High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Grace Farrar Cole
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
81 High Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
William G Vinal
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 Old Oaken Bucket Road
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwell School District?
Norwell School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,194 students.
What is the rank of Norwell School District?
Norwell School District is ranked #39 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwell School District?
89% of Norwell School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwell School District?
Norwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Norwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,352 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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