Top Rankings
Norton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,406 students in Norton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Norton School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,406 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Norton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
25%
# Black Students
116 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
2,036 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
85%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
184
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
185
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
171
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
3
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,501 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,815
$23,845
Spending / Student
$20,501
$24,602
Best Norton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0160
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0160
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #22.
J C Solmonese
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0120
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0120
Grades: PK-3
| 526 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
L G Nourse Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 Plain Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0110
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0110
Grades: K-3
| 303 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0140
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0140
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Henri A. Yelle
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0190
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0190
Grades: 4-5
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norton School District?
Norton School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,406 students.
What is the rank of Norton School District?
Norton School District is ranked #248 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norton School District?
85% of Norton School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norton School District?
Norton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Norton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,501 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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