Portsmouth High School vs. Exeter High School
Should I attend Portsmouth High School or Exeter High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Portsmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Exeter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,049 students in grades 9-12, Portsmouth High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,511 students in grades 9-12, Exeter High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,049 students
1,511 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#41 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
77%
Graduation Rate
96%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
237
393
Grade 10 Students
247
349
Grade 11 Students
285
390
Grade 12 Students
280
379
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
82%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%