Where Does Norwood Rank Among Top School Districts in Massachusetts?

By LIZ TAURASI (Patch Staff)

Niche.com has released its 2016 report on Best School Districts in America.

The report breaks down school districts based on statistics, student and parent reviews and expert insights. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, student and parent reviews and more, according to Niche.

How did Norwood rank?

Niche gave Norwood an overall ranking of 80th in the state and the Norwood Public Schools received an Overall Niche Grade of A-.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Academic Ranking: B+

• Administration & Policies: A-

• Educational Outcomes: B+

• Extracurriculars & Activities Grade: A-

• Food: A

• Health & Safety Grade: A

• Resources & Facilities Grade: A

• Sports & Fitness Grade: B+

• Student Culture & Diversity Grade: B

• Teachers Grade: A-

• Parent/Student Surveys on Overall Experience: 3.6 out of 5

Read the full report on Norwood’s ranking on the Niche website >>>