For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,651 students in Norwell, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Norwell, MA are Norwell High School and South Shore Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwell, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Norwell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Norwell, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norwell High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Norwell, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwell High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Shore Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Gr: K-12 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Norwell, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Norwell, MA include Norwell High School and South Shore Charter Public School.
How many public high schools are located in Norwell?
2 public high schools are located in Norwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwell?
Norwell public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Esports Programs in Public Schools: Benefits & Funding
Explore how esports programs in public schools support academic achievement, boost student engagement, and operate through sustainable funding models and partnerships.
Apprenticeship Pathways in High School: Alternatives to College
Explore apprenticeship pathways in high school as practical alternatives to traditional college routes, including benefits, programs, and career outcomes.
FAFSA Changes and High School College Counseling
Explore how recent FAFSA changes are reshaping high school college counseling, financial aid planning, and what families should expect in the 2026 application cycle.