Balch vs Norwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balch
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
303 students
Norwood High
Norwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
| Measure | Balch Norwood, Massachusetts | Norwood High Norwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #643 of 1,009 | #124 of 300 |
| National rank | #23084 of 50,301 | #2234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 303 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Norwood | Norwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 52.9).
- •Norwood High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Norwood High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Balch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.5).
- •Norwood High is the larger school with 966 students compared with 303.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balch better than Norwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood High ranks higher (74.5 vs 52.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balch and Norwood High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Norwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balch: 303. Norwood High: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balch and Norwood High rank in Massachusetts?
Balch is 643rd of 1,009 and Norwood High is 124th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).