The district covers approximately 200 square miles. The communities of Cortland, Firth, Hickman, Holland, Panama, Princeton and Roca as well as a number of acreage communities comprise the school district. According to a demographic study completed for the district, the enrollment of the district should continue to increase. The School facilities are located near the geographic center of the school district. The school site is approximately four miles south of Hickman.
All students are eligible for school bus transportation.
The school district is accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and a member of the North Central Association. With all facilities being located at one site, Norris is a financially efficient and highly proficient educational school district. Facilities include two classroom buildings. Several teachers and facilities are shared between the Middle School and High School. Three gymnasiums, and state of the art auditorium, as well as other excellent facilities for fine and performing arts allow Norris students to participate in quality curricular and extra-curricular programs.