For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,493 students in Norwood, NC (there are , serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Norwood, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Norwood, NC are South Stanly High School, Aquadale Elementary School and Norwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Norwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norwood, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Stanly High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40488 S Stanly School Rd
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4100
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Aquadale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11707 Nc Hwy 138
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Main St
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4000
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-4000
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
South Stanly Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12492 Cottonville Road
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5700
Norwood, NC 28128
(704) 961-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Norwood, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Norwood, NC include South Stanly High School, Aquadale Elementary School and Norwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norwood?
4 public schools are located in Norwood.
What percentage of students in Norwood go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Norwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood?
Norwood public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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