Ethel R Jones Elementary School vs Portage High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Portage High School
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,163 students
| Measure | Ethel R Jones Elementary School Portage, Indiana | Portage High School Portage, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,053 | #252 of 387 |
| National rank | #21800 of 50,301 | #9372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 2,163 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 2,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 25% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel R Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 46.3).
- •Ethel R Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Portage High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Portage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 43.5%).
- •Ethel R Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.6).
- •Portage High School is the larger school with 2,163 students compared with 363.
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 Ethel R Jones Elementary School better than Portage High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel R Jones Elementary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 46.3 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 Ethel R Jones Elementary School and Portage High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School: 363. Portage High School: 2,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel R Jones Elementary School and Portage High School rank in Indiana?
Ethel R Jones Elementary School is 476th of 1,053 and Portage High School is 252nd of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).