For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,030 students in Portsmouth, NH. The top ranked public high school in Portsmouth, NH is Portsmouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, NH public high school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Portsmouth, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portsmouth High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Portsmouth, NH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Portsmouth, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Campus Dr Ste 21
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, NH include Portsmouth High School. Portsmouth has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
How many public high schools are located in Portsmouth?
1 public high schools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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