Clay Middle School vs Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Middle School
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
134 students
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 7–12
636 students
| Measure | Clay Middle School Portsmouth, Ohio | Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School Portsmouth, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 646 | #567 of 802 |
| National rank | #8645 of 15,369 | #9373 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 134 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 45.3).
- •Clay Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Clay Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 134.
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 Clay Middle School better than Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School?
On the Success Index (US), Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School ranks higher (46.3 vs 45.3 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 Clay Middle School and Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Middle School: 134. Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Middle School and Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School rank in Ohio?
Clay Middle School is 570th of 646 and Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School is 567th of 802 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).