For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 434 students in Norwood, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Norwood, NC is South Stanly High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Norwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Norwood, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Stanly High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Norwood, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Norwood, NC include South Stanly High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norwood?
1 public high schools are located in Norwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood?
Norwood public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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