Mt. Hope High School vs Portsmouth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Rhode Island, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Hope High School
Bristol · Public high · Grades 9–12
787 students
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
785 students
| Measure | Mt. Hope High School Bristol, Rhode Island | Portsmouth High School Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #17 of 57 | #5 of 57 |
| National rank | #4840 of 16,910 | #1301 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 787 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 56% |
| city | Bristol | Portsmouth |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portsmouth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 63.8).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 40%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.5).
- •Mt. Hope High School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 785.
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 Mt. Hope High School better than Portsmouth High School?
On the Success Index (US), Portsmouth High School ranks higher (79.8 vs 63.8 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 Mt. Hope High School and Portsmouth High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Portsmouth in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Hope High School: 787. Portsmouth High School: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Hope High School and Portsmouth High School rank in Rhode Island?
Mt. Hope High School is 17th of 57 and Portsmouth High School is 5th of 57 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).