Norfolk County Schools & Education
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,887
National avg $13,239
State avg $13,582
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#5
of 14 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Norfolk County
Measured School Summary
Norfolk County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 91.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $12,887 per pupil, Norfolk County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Massachusetts average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Norfolk County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
194 public schools and 36 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data.
Completion
91.1%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,887
$695 below the state average
School coverage
194
36 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Norfolk County has 194 public schools across 36 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Norfolk County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Norfolk County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#5
of 14 Massachusetts counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 99% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Quincy
Elementary to high school visible
9,649 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
Brookline
Elementary and high visible
7,060 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Weymouth
Elementary to high school visible
5,599 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Needham
Elementary to high school visible
5,525 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Quincy is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Norfolk County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Norfolk County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Prolific Suburban Educational Hub
Norfolk County features 194 public schools across 36 districts, educating 99,452 students in primarily suburban settings. The infrastructure includes 112 elementary schools and 31 high schools, providing a broad range of options for local families. While only two charter schools exist, the county offers specialized environments through dedicated special education and alternative schools.
Quincy and Brookline Lead the Way
Quincy is the largest district in the county, operating 19 schools for 9,649 students, followed by Brookline with 7,060 students across 13 schools. Weymouth also serves as a major hub with over 5,500 students in 11 schools. Charter schools represent only 1% of the total landscape, keeping the focus on these established municipal districts.
Suburban Life and Virtual Learning Options
The county is almost entirely suburban, with 192 of its 194 schools located in such neighborhoods. While the average school size is 515 students, the county hosts the large TEC Connections Academy, a virtual school serving 2,940 students across many grades. Traditional campuses like Brookline High also offer a large-school experience with over 2,000 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
194
in Norfolk County
Reported Enrollment
99,452
193 schools reporting
School Districts
36
districts
Charter Schools
2
1% of total
School Level Breakdown
36 School Districts in Norfolk County
Quincy
GuideBrookline
GuideWeymouth
GuideNeedham
GuideBraintree
GuideFranklin
GuideMilton
GuideWellesley
GuideWalpole
GuideStoughton
Guide194 Public Schools in Norfolk County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 20 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 194 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School | Profile | TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District | East Walpole, 02032Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Virtual | 2,940 |
| Brookline High | Profile | Brookline | Brookline, 02445Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,087 |
| Weymouth High School | Profile | Weymouth | Weymouth, 02190Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,807 |
| Braintree High | Profile | Braintree | Braintree, 02184Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,706 |
| Needham High | Profile | Needham | Needham, 02494Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,645 |
| Franklin High | Profile | Franklin | Franklin, 02038Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,630 |
| Foxborough Regional Charter School | Profile | Foxborough Regional Charter (District) | Foxborough, 02035Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,569 |
| Quincy High | Profile | Quincy | Quincy, 02169Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,495 |
| North Quincy High | Profile | Quincy | Quincy, 02171Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,476 |
| Wellesley Sr High | Profile | Wellesley | Wellesley, 02481Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,412 |
| Maria Weston Chapman Middle School | Profile | Weymouth | Weymouth, 02189Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,195 |
| Sharon High | Profile | Sharon | Sharon, 02067Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,143 |
| King Philip Regional High | Profile | King Philip | Wrentham, 02093Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,142 |
| Stoughton High | Profile | Stoughton | Stoughton, 02072Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,073 |
| Milton High | Profile | Milton | Milton, 02186Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,062 |
| Walpole High | Profile | Walpole | Walpole, 02081Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 987 |
| East Middle School | Profile | Braintree | Braintree, 02184Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 971 |
| Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical | Profile | Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical | Franklin, 02038Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 957 |
| Charles S Pierce Middle | Profile | Milton | Milton, 02186Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 956 |
| Norwood High | Profile | Norwood | Norwood, 02062Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 941 |
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District
East Walpole, 02032 / Suburb: Large
Brookline High
Brookline
Brookline, 02445 / Suburb: Large
Weymouth High School
Weymouth
Weymouth, 02190 / Suburb: Large
Braintree High
Braintree
Braintree, 02184 / Suburb: Large
Needham High
Needham
Needham, 02494 / Suburb: Large
Franklin High
Franklin
Franklin, 02038 / Suburb: Large
Foxborough Regional Charter School
Foxborough Regional Charter (District)
Foxborough, 02035 / Suburb: Large
Quincy High
Quincy
Quincy, 02169 / Suburb: Large
North Quincy High
Quincy
Quincy, 02171 / Suburb: Large
Wellesley Sr High
Wellesley
Wellesley, 02481 / Suburb: Large
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School
Weymouth
Weymouth, 02189 / Suburb: Large
Sharon High
Sharon
Sharon, 02067 / Suburb: Large
King Philip Regional High
King Philip
Wrentham, 02093 / Suburb: Large
Stoughton High
Stoughton
Stoughton, 02072 / Suburb: Large
Milton High
Milton
Milton, 02186 / Suburb: Large
Walpole High
Walpole
Walpole, 02081 / Suburb: Large
East Middle School
Braintree
Braintree, 02184 / Suburb: Large
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical
Franklin, 02038 / Suburb: Large
Charles S Pierce Middle
Milton
Milton, 02186 / Suburb: Large
Norwood High
Norwood
Norwood, 02062 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,887
State avg $13,582
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Schools in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?
Norfolk County features 194 public schools across 36 districts, educating 99,452 students in primarily suburban settings. The infrastructure includes 112 elementary schools and 31 high schools, providing a broad range of options for local families. While only two charter schools exist, the county offers specialized environments through dedicated special education and alternative schools.
What are the major school districts in Norfolk County, Massachusetts?
Quincy is the largest district in the county, operating 19 schools for 9,649 students, followed by Brookline with 7,060 students across 13 schools. Weymouth also serves as a major hub with over 5,500 students in 11 schools. Charter schools represent only 1% of the total landscape, keeping the focus on these established municipal districts.
What is the school experience like in Norfolk County?
The county is almost entirely suburban, with 192 of its 194 schools located in such neighborhoods. While the average school size is 515 students, the county hosts the large TEC Connections Academy, a virtual school serving 2,940 students across many grades. Traditional campuses like Brookline High also offer a large-school experience with over 2,000 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.