Middletown High School vs Portland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middletown High School
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,193 students
Portland High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
323 students
| Measure | Middletown High School Middletown, Connecticut | Portland High School Portland, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #111 of 180 | #80 of 180 |
| National rank | #8633 of 16,910 | #3585 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,193 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Middletown | Portland |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 49.1).
- •Portland High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Portland High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Portland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 51.2%).
- •Portland High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.8).
- •Middletown High School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 323.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Middletown High School better than Portland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Portland High School ranks higher (68.9 vs 49.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Middletown High School and Portland High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Portland in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middletown High School: 1,193. Portland High School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middletown High School and Portland High School rank in Connecticut?
Middletown High School is 111th of 180 and Portland High School is 80th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).