Top Rankings
Norwood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,680 students in Norwood City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Norwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,680 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Norwood City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#537 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
8%
# Black Students
272 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
16%
17%
# White Students
1,035 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
62%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
146
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,315 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,183 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,315
$17,287
Spending / Student
$24,183
$17,235
Best Norwood City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharpsburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Smith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2650
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Williams Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2132 Williams Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2520
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Norwood View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5328 Carthage Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2610
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Norwood Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Norwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2506
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2506
Grades: PK-2
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwood City School District?
Norwood City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,680 students.
What is the rank of Norwood City School District?
Norwood City School District is ranked #545 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (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 Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood City School District?
62% of Norwood City School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwood City School District?
Norwood City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Norwood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,183 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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