Top Rankings
Norwich School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 345 students in Norwich School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Vermont.
Public School in Norwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
301 Schools
# Students
345 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norwich School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 103 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
35%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.8%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
87%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,817 is higher than the state median of $30,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,281 is higher than the state median of $29,675. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,817
$30,429
Spending / Student
$40,281
$29,675
Best Norwich School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion W. Cross School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22 Church Street
Norwich, VT 05055
(802) 649-1703
Norwich, VT 05055
(802) 649-1703
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwich School District?
Norwich School District manages 1 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of Norwich School District?
Norwich School District is ranked #1 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwich School District?
87% of Norwich School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwich School District?
Norwich School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Norwich School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,281 is higher than the state median of $29,675. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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