Norwood R-I

The Norwood R-I school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Norwood High and Norwood Elementary. While both schools serve the Norwood community, Norwood High stands out as the district's top performer, with consistent improvements in its statewide ranking and strong academic metrics.

Norwood High has made significant strides, moving from the 295th position out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to the 114th position out of 378 in 2023-2024, placing it in the top 30% of high schools in the state. The school boasts an impressive 95.4% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and its students have demonstrated strong performance in Algebra I and Biology I, exceeding state averages. In contrast, Norwood Elementary has experienced some fluctuations in its statewide ranking, dropping from 202nd out of 901 in 2020-2021 to 353rd out of 898 in 2022-2023, though it still maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Both schools in the Norwood R-I district have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Norwood High at 10.6 and Norwood Elementary at 8.9. Additionally, both schools have lower-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, indicating strong student engagement. However, Norwood Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may serve a more economically disadvantaged population.