Best Schools in Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA has a total of 40 schools including 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 20,031 students attend Portsmouth, VA schools. On average, schools in Portsmouth score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Portsmouth greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA has 9 high schools with 7,257 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 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portsmouth greatly exceed expectations.
1. Deep Creek High
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1597 Students
2. Churchland High
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 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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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
5. Lake Taylor High
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1030 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA has 5 middle schools with 3,353 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 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portsmouth greatly exceed expectations.
1. Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 719 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. Deep Creek Middle
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
5. Cradock Middle
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA has 24 elementary schools with 9,421 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 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portsmouth greatly exceed expectations.
1. G.a. Treakle Elementary
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Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Churchland Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 767 Students
3. Victory Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 589 Students
4. Churchland Primary & Intermediate
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students
5. Hodges Manor Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 499 Students
6. Simonsdale Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 612 Students
7. Churchland Academy Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 585 Students
8. Westhaven Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 442 Students
9. Lakeview Elementary
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Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 419 Students
10. Lake Taylor
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Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 626 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portsmouth, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portsmouth, 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, 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, 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, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portsmouth, VA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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