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Norwood City School District

School District · Norwood, Ohio

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,680

Teachers (FTE): 121

Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,680

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,680

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#342 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,290

+$4,633 vs Ohio median

District size

1,680 students

Typical than Ohio median

The short answer

Norwood City ranks #342 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Norwood City's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sharpsburg Elementary (8.8/10), Williams Avenue Elementary School (8.0/10), and Norwood View Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Norwood City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Sharpsburg Elementary	8.8 / 10	Elementary	—	258
2	Williams Avenue Elementary School	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	243
3	Norwood View Elementary School	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	264
4	Norwood Middle School	6.2 / 10	Middle	—	374
5	Norwood High School	5.1 / 10	High	—	448

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

About Norwood City

Norwood City is a Norwood, Ohio school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $19,290 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Norwood City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sharpsburg Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Norwood City students show an average math proficiency of 60.7% and ELA proficiency of 67.2%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency60.7%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency67.2%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Norwood City

6 schools

Elementary Schools4

Sharpsburg Elementary

2588.8

Williams Avenue Elementary School

2438.0

Norwood View Elementary School

2646.3

The Norwood Montessori School

935.9

Middle Schools1

Norwood Middle School

3746.2

High Schools1

Norwood High School

4485.1

District Details

State: Ohio
City: Norwood
Total Enrollment: 1,680
Teachers (FTE): 121
District spending per student: $19,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Norwood City?

Norwood City has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Norwood City?

The average composite rating for Norwood City is 6.7/10. 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 Norwood City?

Norwood City's district-level spending was $19,290 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 Norwood City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Norwood City is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Norwood City?

Sharpsburg Elementary is the highest-rated school in Norwood City with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Norwood City?

Across schools in Norwood City with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Norwood City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Norwood City has an average school rating of 6.7/10 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: 6.7/10
Math Proficiency: 60.7%
ELA Proficiency: 67.2%

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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.