For the 2025 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 22% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Grades: K-12
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Grades: 7-12
| 626 students
Portsmouth, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1511 Hutchins St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1121 Kinneys Ln
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1409 Coles Blvd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
5540 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Grades: K-4
| 128 students
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
1149 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Grades: 7-8
| 304 students
613 Campbell Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
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?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Portsmouth include: Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School vs. Glenwood High School, Glenwood High School vs. Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
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