Photo: Nyttend · Public domainNorwood’s public schools score below 63% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 42% of Norwood’s students scored proficient, below the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Norwood, 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.
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.
Norwood’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1430 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Norwood’s, its schools beat 4%, lower than their 37% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 56% of tested students were proficient in reading and 42% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
75–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio (the state reports Norwood’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,360 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Norwood Middle School, then Norwood High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Immaculate Conception Academy (private) and Azalea Montessori School (private) are in town. ChallengeU Ohio Community School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. 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.
What’s behind Norwood’s grade
C+: better than 37% of Ohio school districts, #912 of 993 Ohio towns. Both inputs trail the Ohio average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Norwood, with each school’s own grade.
4th grade in Norwood · depends on your address
Sharpsburg Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 261 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Williams Avenue Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 257 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Norwood View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Norwood · depends on your address
Sharpsburg Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 261 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Williams Avenue Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 257 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Norwood View Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Norwood
Norwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 371 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Norwood
Norwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 371 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Norwood
Norwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 371 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Norwood
Norwood High School
Grades 9–12 · 435 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Norwood
Norwood High School
Grades 9–12 · 435 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Norwood
Norwood High School
Grades 9–12 · 435 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Norwood
Norwood High School
Grades 9–12 · 435 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Norwood’s public schools are run by Norwood City School District. 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.
Below the state in reading
Norwood vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Norwood’s borders.
Every school in Norwood
9 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).
Questions about Norwood’s schools
Are Norwood’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Norwood children attend score below 63% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #912 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Norwood in?
Norwood City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,698 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Norwood kids go to high school?
Norwood High School, with 435 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Norwood’s graduation rate?
75–79% of the class of 2023 in Norwood City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Norwood spend per student?
$19,360 in Norwood City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Norwood?
Yes: Immaculate Conception Academy (Catholic, grades K–12, 112 students) and Azalea Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 78 students).
Parents talk
What Norwood families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Norwood → They have their own page.
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.