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Norwell


At a glance
30thof 348 Massachusetts districts▼ 6
Better than 91% of Massachusetts districts
322 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 91.4% of districts
4
Schools
2,194
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedNorwell High35th of 349 Massachusetts high schools
Biggest riser
Grace Farrar Cole up 31 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Norwell school district in Massachusetts is home to four high-performing schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is ranked 30th out of 348 districts in the state and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional overall quality.

The standout school in the district is Norwell High School, which ranks 13th out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and earns a 5-star rating. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with over 80% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA and math, and a 97.4% four-year graduation rate. The two elementary schools, Grace Farrar Cole and William G. Vinal, are also standouts, ranking 49th and 71st out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively, and earning 4 or 5 stars.

Across the Norwell school district, students consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests, with high proficiency rates in ELA, math, and science. The district also maintains relatively equitable funding, with spending per student ranging from $14,640 to $16,777 across the schools. Overall, the Norwell school district appears to be a high-quality system that provides excellent educational opportunities for its students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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