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Best Schools in West Portsmouth, OH
West Portsmouth, OH has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,149 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in West Portsmouth exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Portsmouth, OH
The top high schools in West Portsmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
2. Portsmouth West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington-nile Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
3. Clay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Portsmouth, OH
The top middle schools in West Portsmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
2. Northwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
3. Portsmouth West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington-nile Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 391 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Portsmouth, OH
The top elementary schools in West Portsmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students
2. Portsmouth West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington-nile Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 528 Students
3. Clay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Portsmouth, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Portsmouth, OH has a total population of 5,459 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Portsmouth, OH
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 West Portsmouth, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Portsmouth, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Portsmouth, OH.
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 West Portsmouth, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Portsmouth, OH
How many schools are in West Portsmouth, OH?
West Portsmouth, OH has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,149 students in total.
How do schools in West Portsmouth perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in West Portsmouth score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in West Portsmouth exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in West Portsmouth
3 of 3 schools in West Portsmouth carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in West Portsmouth. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.