Best High Schools in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH

1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH has 5 high schools with 1,514 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 1st Ward score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 1st Ward exceed expectations.

1. Portsmouth West High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington-nile Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students

2. Clay High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clay Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students

3. Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portsmouth City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 672 Students

Best Middle Schools in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH

1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH has 2 middle schools with 529 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 1st Ward score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 1st Ward exceed expectations.

1. Portsmouth West Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington-nile Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 391 Students

2. Clay Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clay Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH

1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH has 3 elementary schools with 1,670 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 1st Ward score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 1st Ward exceed expectations.

1. Clay Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students

2. Portsmouth West Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington-nile Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 528 Students

3. Portsmouth Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Portsmouth City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 805 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH has a total population of 3,302 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH

3,713

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

28.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

24.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,706 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH

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3rd Ward, Portsmouth, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Huntington, Huntington, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Southside, Huntington, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Summerside, Cincinnati, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cherry Grove, Cincinnati, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 76%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Side, Charleston, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations