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4.8 avg / 10

Portsmouth City School District

School District · Portsmouth, Ohio

Students: 1,547
Teachers (FTE): 121

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,597

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#589 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,597

+$3,940 vs Ohio median

District size

1,547 students

Typical than Ohio median

About Portsmouth City

Portsmouth City is a Portsmouth, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,547 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $18,597 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Portsmouth City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Portsmouth City students show an average math proficiency of 32.7% and ELA proficiency of 41.0%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Portsmouth City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Portsmouth City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Portsmouth
Total Enrollment
1,547
Teachers (FTE)
121
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Portsmouth City?

Portsmouth City has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Portsmouth City?

The average composite rating for Portsmouth City is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Portsmouth City?

Portsmouth City spends $18,597 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Portsmouth City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Portsmouth City is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Portsmouth City?

Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is the highest-rated school in Portsmouth City with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Portsmouth City?

Across schools in Portsmouth City with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Portsmouth City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Portsmouth City has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
32.7%
ELA Proficiency
41.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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