Portage High School vs Willowcreek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage High School
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,163 students
Willowcreek Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
920 students
| Measure | Portage High School Portage, Indiana | Willowcreek Middle School Portage, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 387 | #201 of 335 |
| National rank | #9372 of 16,910 | #8298 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,163 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 2,163 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.3 vs 47.0).
- •Willowcreek Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Portage High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Portage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 41.7%).
- •Willowcreek Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •Portage High School is the larger school with 2,163 students compared with 920.
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 Portage High School better than Willowcreek Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Portage High School and Willowcreek Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage High School: 2,163. Willowcreek Middle School: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage High School and Willowcreek Middle School rank in Indiana?
Portage High School is 252nd of 387 and Willowcreek Middle School is 201st of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).