Hillsboro High School vs Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
638 students
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 7–12
636 students
| Measure | Hillsboro High School Hillsboro, Ohio | Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School Portsmouth, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 802 | #567 of 802 |
| National rank | #7234 of 16,910 | #9373 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 638 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Hillsboro | Portsmouth |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsboro High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 46.3).
- •Hillsboro High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Hillsboro High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 21.3).
- •Hillsboro High School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 636.
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 Hillsboro High School better than Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsboro High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 46.3 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 Hillsboro High School and Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Hillsboro and Portsmouth in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsboro High School: 638. Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsboro High School and Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School rank in Ohio?
Hillsboro High School is 473rd of 802 and Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School is 567th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).