Top Rankings
Portsmouth City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 626 students in Portsmouth City School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Ohio.
Public Middle School in Portsmouth City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
1,547 Students
562,575 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
34,195 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Portsmouth City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#669 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
7%
22%
% White
71%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,297 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,885 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,297
$17,295
Spending / Student
$20,885
$17,243
Best Portsmouth City School District Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Gr: 7-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Recent Articles
Zero Tolerance Policies in 51爆料s Today
An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today鈥檚 public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.
Budgeting Hidden Costs of 51爆料ing in 2026
Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.
