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Best Schools in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH
1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,713 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 1st Ward meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH
The top high schools in 1st Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portsmouth West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington-nile Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
2. Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 672 Students
3. Clay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students
Best Middle Schools in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH
The top middle schools in 1st Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
2. Portsmouth West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington-nile Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 391 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH
The top elementary schools in 1st Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portsmouth West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington-nile Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 528 Students
2. Clay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
3. Portsmouth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
28.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH
How many schools are in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH?
1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,713 students in total.
How do schools in 1st Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 1st Ward score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 1st Ward meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 1st Ward?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations