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

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1597 Students

2. Churchland High

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students

3. Manor High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1236 Students

4. I.c. Norcom High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students

5. Lake Taylor High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norfolk City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 719 Students

2. Churchland Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 890 Students

3. William E. Waters Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 534 Students

4. Deep Creek Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students

5. Cradock Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chesapeake City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students

2. Churchland Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 767 Students

3. Victory Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 589 Students

4. Churchland Primary & Intermediate

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students

5. Hodges Manor Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 499 Students

6. Simonsdale Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 612 Students

7. Churchland Academy Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 585 Students

8. Westhaven Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 442 Students

9. Lakeview Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 419 Students

10. Lake Taylor

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

20,031

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

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

D-

36.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

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.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,979 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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