Schools in Portsmouth, Rhode Island (2025)
4 schools · 2,114 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 604.
Portsmouth, in Rhode Island, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,114 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Portsmouth's schools is 604, above the Rhode Island median of 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Portsmouth High School (79.8, top 10% of high schools nationally), followed by Melville School (78.8, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Portsmouth Middle School (68.6, top 25% of middle schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Portsmouth High School (785 students), Portsmouth Middle School (604 students), Howard Hathaway School (409 students).
Ranked schools in Portsmouth
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Rhode Island.
- 180Portsmouth High SchoolPortsmouth · Public High56% Math proficiency · 785 students
- 279Melville SchoolPortsmouth · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 369Portsmouth Middle SchoolPortsmouth · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 604 students
- 466Howard Hathaway SchoolPortsmouth · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 409 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth High School Portsmouth · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79.8 Top 10% | 56% Math proficiency | 785 |
| 2 | Melville School Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 78.8 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 3 | Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 68.6 Top 25% | 43% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 4 | Howard Hathaway School Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 65.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 409 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth High School is the highest-ranked school in Portsmouth with a Success Index (US) of 79.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has 4 schools (1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle) educating 2,114 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Portsmouth?
The median Enrollment across schools in Portsmouth is 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.