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Portsmouth City School District

724 Findlay St
Portsmouth, OH 45662-4113
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Portsmouth City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,547 students in Portsmouth City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Portsmouth City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,547 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Portsmouth City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#669 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
54%
36%
60%
29%
63%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
7%
17%
% White
71%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,297 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,885 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,297
$17,287
Spending / Student
$20,885
$17,235

Best Portsmouth City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
514 Union St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6719
Grades: PK-6
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Grades: 7-12
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
East Portsmouth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5929 Harding Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6444
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Portsmouth City School District?
Portsmouth City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,547 students.
What is the rank of Portsmouth City School District?
Portsmouth City School District is ranked #688 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth City School District?
71% of Portsmouth City School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portsmouth City School District?
Portsmouth City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Portsmouth City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,885 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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