Portsmouth High School vs Portsmouth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,017 students
Portsmouth Middle School
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
| Measure | Portsmouth High School Portsmouth, New Hampshire | Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 89 | #13 of 93 |
| National rank | #1419 of 16,910 | #433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,017 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portsmouth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 79.1).
- •Portsmouth Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 17.3%).
- •Portsmouth Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.4).
- •Portsmouth High School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 486.
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 Portsmouth High School better than Portsmouth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portsmouth Middle School ranks higher (88.3 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 Portsmouth High School and Portsmouth Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portsmouth High School: 1,017. Portsmouth Middle School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portsmouth High School and Portsmouth Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Portsmouth High School is 18th of 89 and Portsmouth Middle School is 13th of 93 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).