Little Harbour School vs Portsmouth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Harbour School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,017 students
| Measure | Little Harbour School Portsmouth, New Hampshire | Portsmouth High School Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 254 | #18 of 89 |
| National rank | #195 of 50,301 | #1419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 325 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 52% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Harbour School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 79.1).
- •Little Harbour School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Little Harbour School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 12.3%).
- •Little Harbour School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.4).
- •Portsmouth High School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 325.
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 Little Harbour School better than Portsmouth High School?
On the Success Index (US), Little Harbour School ranks higher (93.9 vs 79.1 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 Little Harbour School and Portsmouth High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Harbour School: 325. Portsmouth High School: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Harbour School and Portsmouth High School rank in New Hampshire?
Little Harbour School is 6th of 254 and Portsmouth High School is 18th of 89 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).