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Norton High School vs. Copley High School

Should you attend Norton High School or Copley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Norton High School
1 Panther Way
Barberton, OH 44203
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Copley High School
3807 Ridgewood Rd
Akron, OH 44321
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Norton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Copley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 715 students in grades 8-12, Norton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 945 students in grades 9-12, Copley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
715 students
945 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Copley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Copley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Copley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norton City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Copley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#807 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
#756 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Copley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in OH)(22-23 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 50% in OH)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Copley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in OH)
79%
(Top 20% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Copley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in OH)
80%
(Top 20% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Copley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in OH)(22-23 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 10% in OH)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Norton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Norton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Copley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Copley High School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
2
-
Grade 9 Students
142
178
Grade 10 Students
182
227
Grade 11 Students
205
258
Grade 12 Students
184
282

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Copley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Copley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Copley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Copley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Copley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Copley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Copley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Copley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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