6.3avg / 10

Norwalk City School District

School District · Norwalk, Ohio

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 2,494

Teachers (FTE): 154

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,494

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,494

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#375 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,649

$1,008 vs Ohio median

District size

2,494 students

Larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Norwalk City ranks #375 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Norwalk City's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Main Street School (8.6/10), Pleasant Elementary School (7.3/10), and Norwalk High School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Norwalk City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Main Street School	8.6 / 10	Middle	—	353
2	Pleasant Elementary School	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	390
3	Norwalk High School	6.7 / 10	High	—	732
4	Norwalk Middle School	6.5 / 10	Middle	—	373
5	Maplehurst Elementary School	5.2 / 10	Elementary	—	448
6	League Elementary School	3.3 / 10	Elementary	—	198

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Norwalk City

Norwalk City is a Norwalk, Ohio school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,494 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $13,649 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Norwalk City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Main Street School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Norwalk City students show an average math proficiency of 70.4% and ELA proficiency of 71.7%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Norwalk City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency70.4%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency71.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Norwalk City with test data.

Schools in Norwalk City

6 schools

Elementary Schools3

Pleasant Elementary School

3907.3

Maplehurst Elementary School

4485.2

League Elementary School

1983.3

Middle Schools2

Main Street School

3538.6

Norwalk Middle School

3736.5

High Schools1

Norwalk High School

7326.7

District Details

State: Ohio
City: Norwalk
Total Enrollment: 2,494
Teachers (FTE): 154
District spending per student: $13,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Norwalk City?

Norwalk City has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Norwalk City?

The average composite rating for Norwalk City is 6.3/10. 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 Norwalk City?

Norwalk City's district-level spending was $13,649 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 Norwalk City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Norwalk City is 16.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Norwalk City?

Main Street School is the highest-rated school in Norwalk City with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Norwalk City?

Across schools in Norwalk City with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Norwalk City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Norwalk City has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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: 6.3/10
Math Proficiency: 70.4%
ELA Proficiency: 71.7%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.