Portland High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portland, Tennessee 37148 · Sumner County
#151 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#14490 of 16,910 nationally
About Portland High School
Portland High School is a public high located in Portland, in the Sumner County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,151 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 151st of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (26th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,151.
There are 7 schools in Portland; Portland High School ranks 7th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Portland High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Portland High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Portland West Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students · 418 m away
Watt Hardison Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students · 2.2 km away
Portland East Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students · 2.3 km away
Portland Gateview Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students · 2.5 km away
J W Wiseman Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 3.7 km away
Clyde Riggs Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students · 4.8 km away
Oakmont Elementary
Cottontown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
128 students · 8.9 km away
East Robertson Elementary
Cross Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
603 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Tennessee High School
Bristol · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,146 students
Daniel Boone High School
Gray · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,145 students
Franklin Co High School
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students
Station Camp High School
Gallatin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,137 students
Campbell County Comprehensive High School
Jacksboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,134 students
Lincoln County High School
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,171 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Portland High School a good school?
Portland High School has a Success Index (US) of 24.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #151 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Portland High School rank in Tennessee?
Portland High School ranks #151 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #14490 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Portland High School?
Portland High School had 1,151 students in 2025.
Is Portland High School a elementary school or a high school?
Portland High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Portland High School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Portland High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.