Portsmouth Middle School vs Rye Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portsmouth Middle School
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
Rye Junior High School
Rye · Public middle · Grades 5–8
175 students
| Measure | Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth, New Hampshire | Rye Junior High School Rye, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 93 | #1 of 93 |
| National rank | #433 of 15,369 | #54 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 486 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 1.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | Portsmouth | Rye |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rye Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.9 vs 88.3).
- •Rye Junior High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Rye Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Rye Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.7% vs 17.3%).
- •Rye Junior High School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.3).
- •Portsmouth Middle School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 175.
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 Middle School better than Rye Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rye Junior High School ranks higher (94.9 vs 88.3 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 Middle School and Rye Junior High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Rye in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portsmouth Middle School: 486. Rye Junior High School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portsmouth Middle School and Rye Junior High School rank in New Hampshire?
Portsmouth Middle School is 13th of 93 and Rye Junior High School is 1st of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).