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Schools in Norwich · Norwich City School District

Norwich’s public schools score below 79% of New York districts on tests and graduation

In Norwich, 32% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Norwich, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#650of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 80% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
35%
▼ 14 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
32%
▼ 14 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$24.7K
▼ 29% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.7
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
1,626 students on the public path
In brief

Norwich’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 578 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Norwich’s, its schools beat 26%, higher than their 21% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 80% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Norwich’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $24,726 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Perry Browne Intermediate School, then Norwich Middle School, then Norwich High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Holy Family School (private) and Valley Heights Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Norwich’s grade

C− Test scoresC− Graduation

C−: better than 21% of New York school districts, #650 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 21%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (578)Better than 26%
DCA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 691 test results and a graduating class of 133 could put Norwich anywhere from D to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 80% of Norwich’s students in the tested grades sat them (693 in math, 689 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Norwich, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Stanford J Gibson Primary SchoolNorwich City School DistrictNo scores
3–5Perry Browne Intermediate SchoolNorwich City School DistrictC−
6–8Norwich Middle SchoolNorwich City School DistrictC
9–12Norwich High SchoolNorwich City School DistrictA−

Norwich’s public schools are run by Norwich City School District, which also serves North Norwich, Norwich, Pharsalia and Plymouth and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Norwich City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,626 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 10.7 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$24,726NY $34,607 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading35%
State average 48.9% · 689 students tested
Math32%
State average 46.5% · 693 students tested

Norwich vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Norwich’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NorwichC−Norwich City

Every school in Norwich

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Norwichby address
Stanford J Gibson Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
388 students11:1Rate it →
Perry Browne Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
C−
341 students11:1Rate it →
Norwich Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
381 students9:1Rate it →
Norwich High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
516 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Holy Family School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Catholic
98 students12:1Rate it →
Valley Heights Christian Academy
Grades 1–12
Private · Religious
30 students4:1Rate it →

Questions about Norwich’s schools

Are Norwich’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Norwich children attend score below 79% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #650 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 26%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Norwich in?

Norwich City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,626 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Norwich kids go to high school?

Norwich High School, with 516 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Norwich’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Norwich City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Norwich spend per student?

$24,726 in Norwich City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Norwich?

Yes: Holy Family School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 98 students) and Valley Heights Christian Academy (religious, grades 1–12, 30 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.