For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,937 students in Norristown, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Norristown, PA are Methacton High School, Norristown Area High School and Roosevelt Campus Of The Norristown Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norristown, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Norristown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Norristown, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Methacton High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Norristown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Methacton High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 Kriebel Mill Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #22.
Norristown Area High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Eagle Dr
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-5090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,273 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Campus Of The Norristown Area High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1161 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-9720
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-9720
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Norristown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2765 Egypt Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Norristown, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Norristown, PA include Methacton High School, Norristown Area High School and Roosevelt Campus Of The Norristown Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Norristown?
3 public high schools are located in Norristown.
What is the racial composition of students in Norristown?
Norristown public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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