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Schools in Norton · Norton City School District

Norton’s public schools outscore 77% of Ohio districts

On the state math tests, 71% of Norton’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Norton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#312of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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
72%
▲ 12 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
71%
▲ 19 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 4–8 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.0K
▼ 22% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.9
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
2,185 students on the public path
In brief

Norton’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1189 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Norton’s, its schools beat 67%, lower than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 72% and math 71% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,005 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

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

From grade 1 the district’s path is Norton Elementary School, then Norton Middle School, then Norton High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Hametown Christian Academy (private) is 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 Norton’s grade

A− Test scoresC+ Graduation

A−: better than 77% of Ohio school districts, #312 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 77%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1189)Better than 67%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,151 test results and a graduating class of 178 could put Norton anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Norton’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,149 in math, 1,153 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–KNorton Primary Elementary SchoolNorton City School DistrictNo scores
1–4Norton Elementary SchoolNorton City School DistrictA
5–8Norton Middle SchoolNorton City School DistrictB+
9–12Norton High SchoolNorton City School DistrictB+

Norton’s public schools are run by Norton City School District. Parts of Norton (3% of its land) are served by Barberton City instead. 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.

Norton City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,185 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 15.9 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$13,005OH $16,610 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading72%
State average 59.5% · 1153 students tested
Math71%
State average 52.2% · 1149 students tested

Norton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Norton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NortonA−Norton City
BarbertonC+Barberton City
New FranklinAManchester Local K–12 · Northwest Local K–12
CopleyACopley-Fairlawn City
WadsworthAWadsworth City
ChippewaAChippewa Local

Every school in Norton

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

District schools in Nortonby address
Norton Primary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
220 students14:1Rate it →
Norton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–4
A
564 students15:1Rate it →
Norton Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
B+
655 students17:1Rate it →
Norton High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
746 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Hametown Christian Academy
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
49 students3:1Rate it →

Questions about Norton’s schools

Are Norton’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Norton children attend outscore 77% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #312 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Norton in?

Norton City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,185 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Norton are served by Barberton City.

Where do Norton kids go to high school?

Norton High School, with 746 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Norton’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Norton City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Norton spend per student?

$13,005 in Norton City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Norton?

Yes: Hametown Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 49 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 Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.