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Best Portsmouth Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,302 students in Portsmouth, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Portsmouth, OH are Clay Middle School, Sciotoville Community School and Glenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Portsmouth, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Gr: 7-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portsmouth, Ohio

Portsmouth, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1511 Hutchins St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1121 Kinneys Ln
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1409 Coles Blvd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Sciotoville Elementary Academy (Closed 2018)
5540 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Southern Ohio Academy (Closed 2018)
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 2%
U S Grant Middle School (Closed 2007)
1149 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Gr: 7-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Wilson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
613 Campbell Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Portsmouth, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Portsmouth, OH include Clay Middle School, Sciotoville Community School and Glenwood High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Portsmouth?
4 public middle schools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Portsmouth are often viewed compared to one another?

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