Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School vs Norwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
Norwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
Norwood High
Norwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
| Measure | Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School Norwood, Massachusetts | Norwood High Norwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #168 of 300 | #124 of 300 |
| National rank | #5540 of 15,369 | #2234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 807 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 65% |
| city | Norwood | Norwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 59.7).
- •Norwood High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Norwood High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Norwood High is the larger school with 966 students compared with 807.
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 Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School better than Norwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood High ranks higher (74.5 vs 59.7 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 Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School and Norwood High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Norwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School: 807. Norwood High: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School and Norwood High rank in Massachusetts?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is 168th of 300 and Norwood High is 124th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).