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Best Schools in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,840 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 6th Ward meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
The top high schools in 6th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheelersburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheelersburg Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 445 Students
2. Glenwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Boston Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 157 Students
3. Minford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minford Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students
4. Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 672 Students
5. Clay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students
Best Middle Schools in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
The top middle schools in 6th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheelersburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheelersburg Local • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 618 Students
2. Minford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minford Local • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 475 Students
3. Clay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
4. Oak Intermediate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Boston Local • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 96 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
The top elementary schools in 6th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheelersburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheelersburg Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 523 Students
2. Minford Primary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minford Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 414 Students
3. Clay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
4. Portsmouth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 805 Students
5. East Portsmouth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 153 Students
6. Stanton Primary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Boston Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 138 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH has a total population of 3,928 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 6th 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 6th 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
18.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 6th 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 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
How many schools are in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH?
6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,840 students in total.
How do schools in 6th Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 6th Ward score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 6th Ward meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 6th 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: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- 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: 18%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations