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Portsmouth City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,547 students in Portsmouth City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Portsmouth City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
1,547 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Portsmouth City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#706 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
104 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%
# White Students
1,096 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
71%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
226 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
124
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,297 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,885 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,297
$17,222
Spending / Student
$20,885
$17,170
Best Portsmouth City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Grades: PK-6
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
East Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5929 Harding Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Grades: 7-12
| 626 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portsmouth City School District?
Portsmouth City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,547 students.
What is the rank of Portsmouth City School District?
Portsmouth City School District is ranked #702 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth City School District?
71% of Portsmouth City School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portsmouth City School District?
Portsmouth City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Portsmouth City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,885 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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