For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,296 students in Portsmouth, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, OH are Clay High School, Sciotoville Community School and Glenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Portsmouth, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Portsmouth, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Gr: 7-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Portsmouth, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1409 Coles Blvd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
5540 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 2%
1149 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Gr: 7-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
613 Campbell Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, OH include Clay High School, Sciotoville Community School and Glenwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portsmouth?
4 public high schools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Portsmouth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Portsmouth include: Glenwood High School vs. Clay High School, Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School vs. Glenwood High School, Clay High School vs. Glenwood High School
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