Top Rankings
Portsmouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,114 students in Portsmouth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Portsmouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
4 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
2,114 Students
133,879 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
10,399 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Portsmouth School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 62 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
31%
Graduation Rate
96%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
81%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,389. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,598 is less than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,351
$22,389
Spending / Student
$21,598
$21,601
Best Portsmouth School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Education Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Howard Hathaway School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53 Tallman Avenue
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0500
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0500
Gr: K-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Melville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Gr: 5-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,114 students.
What is the rank of Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District is ranked #9 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth School District?
81% of Portsmouth School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Portsmouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,598 is less than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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