For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 656 students in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
The top-ranked public high school in 2nd Ward is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth, OH include Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth?
the neighborhood of 2nd Ward, Portsmouth public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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