Norwood High vs Westwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood High
Norwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
Westwood High
Westwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
837 students
| Measure | Norwood High Norwood, Massachusetts | Westwood High Westwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #124 of 300 | #14 of 300 |
| National rank | #2234 of 16,910 | #246 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 966 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 90% |
| city | Norwood | Westwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 74.5).
- •Westwood High does better on math proficiency (90% vs 65%).
- •Westwood High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •Westwood High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.5).
- •Norwood High is the larger school with 966 students compared with 837.
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 Norwood High better than Westwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood High ranks higher (89.9 vs 74.5 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 Norwood High and Westwood High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Westwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwood High: 966. Westwood High: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwood High and Westwood High rank in Massachusetts?
Norwood High is 124th of 300 and Westwood High is 14th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).