Rank
179
B-
Norton
3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Norton
Norton is a suburban town located about 35 miles south of Boston in southeastern Massachusetts. With an average single-family assessed value around $565,000, it represents a typical suburban community with established residential neighborhoods. The district serves approximately 3,000 students across two elementary schools and Norton High School, which together achieve a 94.1% graduation rate. Norton's schools rank #179 statewide, reflecting solid, middle-tier academic performance across the region.
Avg MCAS ELA
44%
#190 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
34%
#235 of 326
Avg SAT
1,132
#125 of 290
Attendance
93.4%
#241 of 328
Graduation Rate
94.1%
#160 of 288
AP Pass Rate
72.5%
#149 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,978
#188 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$98,966
#91 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 39% | 33% | — | 492 | 179 |
| Grade 4 | 44% | 42% | — | 496 | 187 |
| Grade 5 | 23% | 28% | 34% | 492 | 179 |
| Grade 6 | 42% | 25% | — | 492 | 154 |
| Grade 7 | 36% | 37% | — | 493 | 180 |
| Grade 8 | 47% | 39% | 35% | 495 | 176 |
| Grade 10 | 51% | 34% | 44% | 496 | 160 |
| HS Science | — | — | 35% | 494 | 168 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 82.3%
Asian: 2.1%
Hispanic: 5.1%
Black: 6%
Multi-Race: 4.4%
Female: 48.9%Male: 51.1%
High Schools in Norton
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
134
B
Norton High
SAT
1,132
ELA
52%
Math
34%
Grad
94.1%
134
B
Norton High
1,132
52%
34%
72.5%
94.1%
Elementary Schools in Norton
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
449
B-
L G Nourse Elementary
ELA
46%
Math
42%
Attend.
93.5%
Class
18
449
B-
L G Nourse Elementary
46%
42%
93.5%
18
674
C
J C Solmonese
ELA
34%
Math
26%
Attend.
94.7%
Class
18
674
C
J C Solmonese
34%
26%
94.7%
18
District Operations
Attendance
#241 of 328Attendance Rate93.4%
Avg Days Absent12
Chronically Absent (10%+)18.1%
Chronically Absent (20%+)4.1%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#188 of 325In-District Per Pupil$19,457
Total Per Pupil$20,978
Total FTE Students2,497
Teacher Salaries
#91 of 325Average Salary$98,966
Teacher FTE Count190
Salary vs. Town Income2.1x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.1x the town's per capita income ($46,631). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#175 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners2.7%
Students w/ Disabilities23.5%
Total Students2,357
Staffing & Retention
#191 of 327Teacher Retention86.7%
Principal Retention80%
Total Teachers210
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Norton
Avg Assessed Value
$565,417
#137 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$7,367
Income Per Capita
$46,631
#131 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#151
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.3%
Tax as % of Income15.8%(typical)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$64.5M+1.78% levy growth(strong)
Residential$34.5M
Commercial/Industrial$30.0M
Residential Share51.96%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 4.3% (2.5% base + 1.78% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (51.96%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$4.6M5.5% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $84.1M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 2,022(84.6%)
Vocational: 84(3.5%)
Charter: 51(2.1%)
Private: 106(4.4%)
Home School: 55(2.3%)
Total: 2,389