Best High Schools in Portsmouth, RI

Portsmouth, RI has 5 high schools with 3,045 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 Portsmouth score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portsmouth meet expectations.

1. Portsmouth High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students

2. Middletown High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Middletown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students

3. Tiverton High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tiverton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students

4. Mt. Hope High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students

Best Middle Schools in Portsmouth, RI

Portsmouth, RI has 7 middle schools with 3,544 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 Portsmouth score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portsmouth underperform expectations.

1. Portsmouth Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portsmouth • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 618 Students

2. Kickemuit Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bristol Warren • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students

3. Tiverton Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tiverton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 509 Students

4. Gaudet Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Middletown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Portsmouth, RI

Portsmouth, RI has 8 elementary schools with 2,294 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 Portsmouth score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portsmouth underperform expectations.

1. Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Little Compton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students

2. Colt Andrews School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bristol Warren • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students

3. Henry Lord Community School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fall River • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 815 Students

4. Melville School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Portsmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students

5. Fort Barton School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tiverton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 190 Students

6. St Philomena School Of The Sacred Heart

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Philomena School Of The Sacred Heart • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 408 Students

7. The Pennfield School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Pennfield School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 160 Students

8. Gaudet Learning Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Middletown • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 287 Students

9. Howard Hathaway School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Portsmouth • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 422 Students

10. Pocasset School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tiverton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 205 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Portsmouth, RI

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

Community Factors

Portsmouth, RI has a total population of 17,304 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Portsmouth, RI

8,883

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Portsmouth, RI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

7.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portsmouth, RI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,456 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Portsmouth, RI Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Portsmouth, RI

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  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Middletown, RI

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Tiverton, RI

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bristol, RI

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations