For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,611 students in Portsmouth, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, VA are Churchland High School, Manor High School and I.c. Norcom High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Portsmouth, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Churchland High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Portsmouth, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Churchland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Manor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Gr: 9-12 | 1,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
I.c. Norcom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Gr: 9-12 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, VA include Churchland High School, Manor High School and I.c. Norcom High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portsmouth?
3 public high schools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Portsmouth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Portsmouth include: Churchland High School vs. I.c. Norcom High School, Manor High School vs. I.c. Norcom High School, I.c. Norcom High School vs. Churchland High School
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