Goffstown High School vs Portsmouth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Hampshire, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goffstown High School
Goffstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,008 students
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,017 students
| Measure | Goffstown High School Goffstown, New Hampshire | Portsmouth High School Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #22 of 89 | #18 of 89 |
| National rank | #1712 of 16,910 | #1419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,008 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | Goffstown | Portsmouth |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portsmouth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 77.1).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Goffstown High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Goffstown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 11%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Portsmouth High School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 1,008.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goffstown High School better than Portsmouth High School?
On the Success Index (US), Portsmouth High School ranks higher (79.1 vs 77.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Goffstown High School and Portsmouth High School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Goffstown and Portsmouth in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goffstown High School: 1,008. Portsmouth High School: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goffstown High School and Portsmouth High School rank in New Hampshire?
Goffstown High School is 22nd of 89 and Portsmouth High School is 18th of 89 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).