Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia (2025)
22 schools · 12,905 students · 22 public · median Enrollment 549.
Portsmouth, in Virginia, has 22 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 12,905 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle, 3 other; by sector 22 public.
The median Enrollment across Portsmouth's schools is 549, below the Virginia median of 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
19 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Manor High (66.7, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by Churchland High (65.9, top 25% of high schools nationally), and William E. Waters Middle (64.5, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Churchland High (1,453 students), Manor High (1,149 students), I.C. Norcom High (1,009 students).
Ranked schools in Portsmouth
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 167Manor HighPortsmouth · Public High86% Math proficiency · 1,149 students
- 266Churchland HighPortsmouth · Public High92% Math proficiency · 1,453 students
- 365William E. Waters MiddlePortsmouth · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 549 students
- 464Churchland ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 721 students
- 564I.C. Norcom HighPortsmouth · Public High83% Math proficiency · 1,009 students
- 663Park View ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 763Simonsdale ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 613 students
- 863Churchland Primary & IntermediatePortsmouth · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 503 students
- 962Churchland MiddlePortsmouth · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 798 students
- 1061Churchland Academy ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 626 students
- 1161Hodges Manor ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 1257Lakeview ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 1357Victory ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 586 students
- 1454Westhaven ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 1552Waterview ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 576 students
- 1651Cradock ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 616 students
- 1750Cradock MiddlePortsmouth · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 516 students
- 1850Brighton ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 1937Douglass Park ElementaryPortsmouth · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 510 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manor High Portsmouth · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 66.7 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 1,149 |
| 2 | Churchland High Portsmouth · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.9 Top 25% | 92% Math proficiency | 1,453 |
| 3 | William E. Waters Middle Portsmouth · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 549 |
| 4 | Churchland Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 63.6 Top 50% | 87% Math proficiency | 721 |
| 5 | I.C. Norcom High Portsmouth · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.5 Top 50% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,009 |
| 6 | Park View Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 7 | Simonsdale Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 78% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 8 | Churchland Primary & Intermediate Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 62.8 Top 50% | 80% Math proficiency | 503 |
| 9 | Churchland Middle Portsmouth · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 798 |
| 10 | Churchland Academy Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 61.3 Top 50% | 82% Math proficiency | 626 |
| 11 | Hodges Manor Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 60.6 Top 50% | 76% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 12 | Lakeview Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 57.4 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 13 | Victory Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 57.1 Top 50% | 75% Math proficiency | 586 |
| 14 | Westhaven Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 53.5 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 15 | Waterview Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 576 |
| 16 | Cradock Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 50.6 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 616 |
| 17 | Cradock Middle Portsmouth · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 50.2 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 18 | Brighton Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 50.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 19 | Douglass Park Elementary Portsmouth · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 37.0 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 510 |
Other schools in Portsmouth
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Portsmouth side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Portsmouth?
Manor High is the highest-ranked school in Portsmouth with a Success Index (US) of 66.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has 22 schools (3 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary, 3 other) educating 12,905 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Portsmouth?
The median Enrollment across schools in Portsmouth is 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.