Top Rankings
Portsmouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,480 students in Portsmouth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Portsmouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
6 Schools
504 Schools
# Students
2,480 Students
168,446 Students
# Teachers
230 Teachers
14,819 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Portsmouth School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 189 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.31
# American Indian Students
5 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
156 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
137 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
36 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,946 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
78%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
202 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
146
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
164
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
246
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,601 is higher than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,629 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,601
$21,644
Spending / Student
$22,629
$20,877
Best Portsmouth School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Franklin School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Little Harbour School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Portsmouth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Grades: 9-13
| 1,030 students
Rank: #55.
Portsmouth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peep School - Pre School Program
Magnet School
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,480 students.
What is the rank of Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District is ranked #20 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth School District?
78% of Portsmouth School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Portsmouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,629 is higher than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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