Top Rankings
Portsmouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,492 students in Portsmouth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Portsmouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
6 Schools
496 Schools
# Students
2,492 Students
169,576 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
14,712 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Portsmouth School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.30
# American Indian Students
6 Students
358 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
152 Students
5,380 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
11,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
41 Students
3,604 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,959 Students
141,066 Students
% White Students
79%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
7,373 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
3,846
# Students in K Grade:
160
11,307
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
11,909
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
11,958
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
12,266
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
12,260
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
12,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
12,329
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
13,007
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
13,470
# Students in 9th Grade:
237
14,903
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
13,442
# Students in 11th Grade:
285
13,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
13,035
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,492 is higher than the state median of $21,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,520 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,492
$21,499
Spending / Student
$22,520
$20,738
Best Portsmouth School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Franklin School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Franklin Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-0910
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Little Harbour School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-1708
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,049 students
Rank: #44.
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 Van Buren Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2231
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Clough Dr.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 422-8228
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,492 students.
What is the rank of Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District is ranked #25 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth School District?
79% of Portsmouth School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Portsmouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,520 is higher than the state median of $20,738. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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