Best Portsmouth Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 785 students in Portsmouth, RI.
The top-ranked public high school in Portsmouth, RI is Portsmouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, RI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Rhode Island public high schools.
Portsmouth, RI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portsmouth High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Portsmouth, RI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
120 Education Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, RI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Portsmouth, RI include Portsmouth High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portsmouth?
1 public high schools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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