Best Schools in Portsmouth, IA
Portsmouth, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,257 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Portsmouth exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Portsmouth, IA
The top high schools in Portsmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Logan-magnolia Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan-magnolia Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 307 Students
2. Ahstw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Harlan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
4. Tri-center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
5. Woodbine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbine Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 284 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portsmouth, IA
The top middle schools in Portsmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Harlan Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
3. Tri-center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portsmouth, IA
The top elementary schools in Portsmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodbine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 250 Students
2. Ahstw Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
3. Logan-magnolia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan-magnolia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
4. Tri-center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
5. Harlan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
6. Harlan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portsmouth, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portsmouth, IA has a total population of 459 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portsmouth, IA
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, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portsmouth, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portsmouth, IA.
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, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Portsmouth, IA
How many schools are in Portsmouth, IA?
Portsmouth, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,257 students in total.
How do schools in Portsmouth perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Portsmouth score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Portsmouth exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Portsmouth?
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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