High Schools in Norwell

Summary:

Norwell, Massachusetts is home to a single high school, Norwell High School, which stands out as a top-performing institution in the state. This school serves grades 9-12 and has consistently ranked among the best high schools in Massachusetts, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norwell High School boasts an impressive 97.4% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Students at the school also demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with over 80% proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's low 0.6% dropout rate and higher-than-average spending of $16,777 per student suggest a supportive learning environment that contributes to these outstanding outcomes.

Compared to other high schools in Massachusetts, Norwell High School stands out as a top-performing institution. Its high rankings, exceptional test scores, and impressive graduation rates make it a desirable choice for families in the Norwell area. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.7 and focus on academic excellence provide students with a strong foundation for their future success.

District Detail

322 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061

(781) 659-8800

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,194

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Total
Norwell High	Public	9-12	18 South Street	Norwell	02061	Plymouth County	Norwell	No	No	No	No	(781) 659-8810	601	52	11.6		549 (91.3%)	3 (0.5%)	10 (1.7%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	92.1	35^th of 349 public high schools	90.0%		94.3	13^th of 348 public high schools	96.3%	22	81.5	80.8	68.7	69.5	$20,933

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
South Shore Charter Public	0.71 mi	1
Hingham	1.05 mi	6	13^th
South Shore Regional Vocational Technical	1.62 mi	1	223^rd
Hanover	2.41 mi	4	64^th
Weymouth	2.85 mi	11	196^th

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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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