Best Public High Schools in Portsmouth City (2025-26)

Best Portsmouth City Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,646 students in Portsmouth City, VA.

The top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA are Churchland High School, Manor High School and I.c. Norcom High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Portsmouth City, VA public high schools have an score of 71% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Portsmouth City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.

Portsmouth City, VA public high school have a of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Churchland High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Portsmouth City (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Churchland High School

Magnet School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
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Top 30%

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4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500

Gr: 9-12 | 1,452 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #22.

Manor High School

Magnet School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
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Top 50%

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1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907

Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #33.

I.c. Norcom High School

Magnet School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 58%)
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Bottom 50%

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1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442

Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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Portsmouth City 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cradock Technical & Career Center (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117

Dac Center (Closed 2012)

401 West Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8791

Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Emily Spong Preschool Center (Closed 2008)

2200 Piedmont Ave.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247

Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Excel Campus High School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958

Gr: 12 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 82%

Hunt-mapp Middle School (Closed 2006)

3701 Willett Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806

Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Portsmouth Re-ed (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

2801 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA?

The top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA include Churchland High School, Manor High School and I.c. Norcom High School.

How many public high schools are located in Portsmouth City?

3 public high schools are located in Portsmouth City.

What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth City?

Portsmouth City public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Portsmouth City are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Portsmouth City include: Churchland High School vs. I.c. Norcom High School, I.c. Norcom High School vs. Churchland High School, Manor High School vs. I.c. Norcom High School