For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,646 students in Portsmouth City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, 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 City, 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 City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Portsmouth City, 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Portsmouth City (2025)
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 | 1,452 student 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 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Portsmouth City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cradock Technical & Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
401 West Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8791
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8791
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
2200 Piedmont Ave.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Excel Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Gr: 12 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 82%
3701 Willett Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Portsmouth Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2801 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA include Churchland High School, Manor High School and I.c. Norcom High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portsmouth City?
3 public high schools are located in Portsmouth City.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth City?
Portsmouth City public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Portsmouth City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Portsmouth City include: Churchland High School vs. I.c. Norcom High School, I.c. Norcom High School vs. Churchland High School, Manor High School vs. I.c. Norcom High School
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