Norwich School District
School District · Norwich, Connecticut
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
3,336
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
3,336
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#77 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,068
+$6,063 vs Connecticut median
District size
3,336 students
Larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Norwich School District ranks #77 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Norwich School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wequonnoc Magnet School (7.6/10), Samuel Huntington School (7.4/10), and Moriarty Magnet School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Norwich School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Norwich School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Norwich School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wequonnoc Magnet School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Samuel Huntington School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Moriarty Magnet School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Thomas W. Mahan School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Kelly Steam Magnet Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | John B. Stanton School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Uncas Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Veterans' Memorial School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Teachers' Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Norwich School District
Norwich School District is a Norwich, Connecticut school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,336 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. District-level spending was $31,068 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Norwich School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wequonnoc Magnet School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Norwich School District students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 36.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Norwich School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Norwich School District with test data.
Schools in Norwich School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools7
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Norwich
- Total Enrollment
- 3,336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 314
- District spending per student
- $31,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norwich School District?
Norwich School District has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Norwich School District?
The average composite rating for Norwich School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Norwich School District?
Norwich School District's district-level spending was $31,068 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norwich School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Norwich School District is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Norwich School District?
Wequonnoc Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Norwich School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Norwich School District?
Across schools in Norwich School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Norwich School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Norwich School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Norwich School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Danbury School District (19)
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (17)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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