Portsmouth School District
School District · Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,220
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,220
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#4 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,220
$457 vs Rhode Island median
District size
2,161 students
Typical than Rhode Island median
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a Portsmouth, Rhode Island school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,161 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $20,220 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Portsmouth is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Portsmouth High School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Portsmouth students show an average math proficiency of 48.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Portsmouth, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Portsmouth with test data.
Schools in Portsmouth
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Portsmouth
- Total Enrollment
- 2,161
- Teachers (FTE)
- 181
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Portsmouth?
The average composite rating for Portsmouth is 7.9/10. 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?
Portsmouth spends $20,220 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portsmouth?
The average student-teacher ratio in Portsmouth is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth High School is the highest-rated school in Portsmouth with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Portsmouth?
Across schools in Portsmouth with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Portsmouth compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Portsmouth has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Rhode Island 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.0%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in RI
Compare Portsmouth with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island 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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