Hingham High School vs. Norwell High School
Should you attend Hingham High School or Norwell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hingham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Norwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,066 students in grades 9-12, Hingham High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 601 students in grades 9-12, Norwell High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,066 students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#19 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
98%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
263
151
Grade 10 Students
252
152
Grade 11 Students
282
148
Grade 12 Students
263
150
Ungraded Students
6
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
85%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%