Portsmouth High School vs Portsmouth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
785 students
Portsmouth Middle School
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
604 students
| Measure | Portsmouth High School Portsmouth, Rhode Island | Portsmouth Middle School Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 57 | #10 of 58 |
| National rank | #1301 of 16,910 | #3644 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 785 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 43% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portsmouth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 68.6).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 20.9%).
- •Portsmouth High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.8).
- •Portsmouth High School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 604.
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 High School ranks higher (79.8 vs 68.6 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 7.0 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portsmouth High School: 785. Portsmouth Middle School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portsmouth High School and Portsmouth Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Portsmouth High School is 5th of 57 and Portsmouth Middle School is 10th of 58 among high schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).