For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,646 students in Portsmouth City, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA are Churchland High School, Manor High School and I.c. Norcom High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Portsmouth City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Portsmouth City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Churchland High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Portsmouth City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Churchland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 Cedar Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,452 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Manor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2907
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
I.c. Norcom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Portsmouth City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cradock Technical & Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
401 West Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8791
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8791
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
2200 Piedmont Ave.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Excel Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Gr: 12 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 82%
3701 Willett Dr
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-8806
Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Portsmouth Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2801 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-4306
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Portsmouth City, VA include Churchland High School, Manor High School and I.c. Norcom High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portsmouth City?
3 public high schools are located in Portsmouth City.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth City?
Portsmouth City public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Portsmouth City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Portsmouth City include: I.c. Norcom High School vs. Churchland High School, Churchland High School vs. I.c. Norcom High School, Manor High School vs. I.c. Norcom High School
