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#312 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 17% in state

Norfolk County Agricultural

High School · Norfolk County Agricultural · Walpole, MA

A high school in Walpole, MA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081

  • Math 32% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$29,395
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Norfolk County Agricultural score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2022, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2023
Math
44%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Norfolk County Agricultural sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated952/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walpole), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$150,233

Median home value

$647,200

Median rent

$1,980/mo

College educated

61.3%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–120.9 mi2,907Compare →
Norwood Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–101.4 mi32Compare →
Walpole HighEnrollment path unverified8.49–121.9 mi946Compare →
Norwood HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.2 mi951Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Norfolk County Agricultural

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$29,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Norfolk County Agricultural is listed in Norfolk County Agricultural; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Norfolk County Agricultural

Norfolk County Agricultural is a public high school in Walpole, MA, part of Norfolk County Agricultural, serving approximately 586 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norfolk County Agricultural

What grades does Norfolk County Agricultural serve?

Norfolk County Agricultural serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Norfolk County Agricultural?

Norfolk County Agricultural has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk County Agricultural?

The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk County Agricultural is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norfolk County Agricultural rank in MA?

Norfolk County Agricultural ranks #312 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Norfolk County Agricultural's MySchoolScout rating?

Norfolk County Agricultural has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Norfolk County Agricultural?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norfolk County Agricultural has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Norfolk County Agricultural a charter school?

No, Norfolk County Agricultural is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Norfolk County Agricultural a Title I school?

No, Norfolk County Agricultural is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
586
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
vocational
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 02081)
19,703
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
42.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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