For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 656 students in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
The top-ranked public middle school in 2nd Ward is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH include Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth?
the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.