Portage Central High School vs Woodland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage Central High School
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students
Woodland Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Portage Central High School Portage, Michigan | Woodland Elementary School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 591 | #267 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2280 of 16,910 | #10920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,391 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 1,391 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 70.6).
- •Portage Central High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Portage Central High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Portage Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 35.6%).
- •Woodland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.8).
- •Portage Central High School is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 348.
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 Central High School better than Woodland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Portage Central High School ranks higher (74.3 vs 70.6 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 Portage Central High School and Woodland Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage Central High School: 1,391. Woodland Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage Central High School and Woodland Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Portage Central High School is 43rd of 591 and Woodland Elementary School is 267th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).