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Norway-Vulcan Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 566 students in Norway-Vulcan Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Norway-Vulcan Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
566 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
% White
94%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,747 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,915 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,747
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,915
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Norway-Vulcan Area Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Norway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9542
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9542
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Vulcan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9563
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9563
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norway-Vulcan Area Schools?
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools manages 3 public schools serving 566 students.
What is the rank of Norway-Vulcan Area Schools?
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools is ranked #115 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norway-Vulcan Area Schools?
94% of Norway-Vulcan Area Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norway-Vulcan Area Schools?
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Norway-Vulcan Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,915 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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