Hingham High School vs. Norwell High School
Should I attend Hingham High School or Norwell High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hingham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Norwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,205 students in grades 9-12, Hingham High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 631 students in grades 9-12, Norwell High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,205 students
631 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#8 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
265
154
Grade 10 Students
292
161
Grade 11 Students
326
153
Grade 12 Students
319
163
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
87%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%