Best Schools in South Portsmouth, KY
South Portsmouth, KY has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,921 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in South Portsmouth don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Portsmouth, KY
The top high schools in South Portsmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
2. Greenup County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Portsmouth, KY
The top middle schools in South Portsmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students
2. Lewis County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Portsmouth, KY
The top elementary schools in South Portsmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garrison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
2. Mckell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenup County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Portsmouth, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Portsmouth, KY has a total population of 1,190 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Portsmouth, KY
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 South Portsmouth, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Portsmouth, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Portsmouth, KY.
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 South Portsmouth, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Portsmouth, KY
How many schools are in South Portsmouth, KY?
South Portsmouth, KY has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,921 students in total.
How do schools in South Portsmouth perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in South Portsmouth score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in South Portsmouth don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in South Portsmouth
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.