How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Norwood | Whitman-Hanson |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norwood, Massachusetts | Whitman, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 3,551 | 3,575 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Norwood | Whitman-Hanson |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,395 | $18,284 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.7% | 9.3% |
| State Revenue | 26.8% | 47.0% |
| Local Revenue | 65.5% | 43.7% |
Norwood
Federal State Local
Whitman-Hanson
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Norwood | Whitman-Hanson |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 77.7% |
| African American | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Norwood | Whitman-Hanson |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 233.1:1 | 310:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.7% | 11.8% |
School Types
Norwood
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Whitman-Hanson
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.