Best Public Middle Schools in Portsmouth, OH (2025-26)

Best Portsmouth Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 30% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clay Middle School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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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%)
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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%)
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#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%)
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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?

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