| Index | Norfolk | Nebraska | National |
| Average Test Scores | 57% | 53% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 21 | 780 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 7 | 182 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 2 | 56 | 7,963 |
| Index | Norfolk | Nebraska | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 86.6% | 88.4% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 84.8% | 87.2% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 58.5% | 63.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 36.6% | 40.1% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 19.6% | 30.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 5.8% | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 21 public schools, 7 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools in Norfolk. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Norfolk, NE schools is 57%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Norfolk, NE, an average of 86.6% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 84.8% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Pierce, NE | 1,973 | 66% | 37.0% |
| Battle Creek, NE | 1,503 | 60% | 24.0% |
| Stanton, NE | 1,847 | 53% | 10.9% |
| Winside, NE | 616 | 53% | 9.4% |
| Madison, NE | 2,239 | 36% | 26.0% |
| Norfolk, NE | 24,410 | 57% | 18.5% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Trotwood, OH | 24,410 | 35% | 27.3% |
| Wilsonville, OR | 24,413 | 55% | 14.3% |
| Selma, CA | 24,405 | 33% | 32.2% |
| Inkster, MI | 24,398 | 28% | 41.3% |
| Derby, KS | 24,428 | 38% | 21.6% |
| Norfolk, NE | 24,410 | 57% | 18.5% |
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