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Portsmouth School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
6
Schools
2,482
Students
$23,440
Per-Pupil Spend
+63% nat'l
14.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Portsmouth School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 2,482 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,440 is above average for a US public school district. Only 14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Little Harbour SchoolKG–05346
Mary C. Dondero Elementary SchoolKG–05323
New Franklin SchoolKG–05259
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Portsmouth Middle School06–08499
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Portsmouth High School09–131,032
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PEEP School - Pre School ProgramPK–PK23
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,440+63% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
70%
State
24.3%
Local (property tax)
69.8%
Federal
5.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,482
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,440 per pupil — 63% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portsmouth School District?
Portsmouth School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,482 students.
What is the graduation rate for Portsmouth School District?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Portsmouth School District spend per student?
Portsmouth School District spends $23,440 per pupil — 63% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Portsmouth School District?
14% of students in Portsmouth School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Portsmouth School District?
No, Portsmouth School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Portsmouth School District serve?
Portsmouth School District serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Portsmouth School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Portsmouth School District is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.