Norfolk County Agricultural High School is a public high school in Walpole, Massachusetts, United States. The school offers specialty training to students who are interested in pursuing careers in Animal and Marine Science, Plant and Environmental Science, and Diesel and Mechanical Technology.
Serving 586 students in grades 9-12, Norfolk County Agricultural ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norfolk County Agricultural ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Norfolk County Agricultural's student population of 586 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1917
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
The Aggie
School Rankings
Norfolk County Agricultural ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norfolk County Agricultural is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#569 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Aggie
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norfolk County Agricultural's ranking?
Norfolk County Agricultural is ranked #569 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norfolk County Agricultural?
The graduation rate of Norfolk County Agricultural is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Norfolk County Agricultural?
586 students attend Norfolk County Agricultural.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Norfolk County Agricultural students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norfolk County Agricultural?
Norfolk County Agricultural has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norfolk County Agricultural offer ?
Norfolk County Agricultural offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Norfolk County Agricultural part of?
Norfolk County Agricultural is part of Norfolk County Agricultural School District.
School Reviews
3 5/1/2020
I'm so glad I got to attend Norfolk Aggie and not my hometown high school because you get to be outside a lot and work with animals and be with people who have common interests. If you want a school that has theater, art, or music, don't come here. If you like nature, animals, getting dirty, and being outdoors than the Aggie is the school for you. The only problem is the special ed director, who actually discriminates against students with disabilities. She even kicked some out cause she didn't want to pay for extra accommodations for them.
5 5/17/2016
This school was the best for me, it gave me a chance to express myself in ways i wouldn't have been able to at a typical high school. The other students tend to be much more accepting of people who have different opinions, and the school has a positive impact on most students.
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