Best Schools in Portsmouth City, VA
Portsmouth City, VA has 36 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 21 elementary) serving 18,694 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Portsmouth City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Portsmouth City, VA
The top high schools in Portsmouth City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Churchland High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
2. Nansemond River High
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Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1698 Students
3. Manor High
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1236 Students
4. I.c. Norcom High
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Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portsmouth City, VA
The top middle schools in Portsmouth City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colonel Fred Cherry Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
2. Churchland Middle
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 890 Students
3. William E. Waters Middle
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 534 Students
4. Cradock Middle
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portsmouth City, VA
The top elementary schools in Portsmouth City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Shores Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suffolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
2. Churchland Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 767 Students
3. Sewells Point Elementary
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
4. Churchland Primary & Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students
5. Park View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 463 Students
6. Churchland Academy Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 585 Students
7. Hodges Manor Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 499 Students
8. Simonsdale Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 612 Students
9. Victory Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 589 Students
10. Brighton Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 411 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portsmouth City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portsmouth City, VA has a total population of 97,915 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portsmouth City, VA
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 Portsmouth City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portsmouth City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portsmouth City, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Portsmouth City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Portsmouth City, VA
How many schools are in Portsmouth City, VA?
Portsmouth City, VA has 36 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 18,694 students in total.
How do schools in Portsmouth City perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Portsmouth City score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Portsmouth City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Portsmouth City?
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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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations