J W Wiseman Elementary vs Portland West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Wiseman Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Portland West Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
| Measure | J W Wiseman Elementary Portland, Tennessee | Portland West Middle School Portland, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 913 | #136 of 307 |
| National rank | #30759 of 50,301 | #11989 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 39% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W Wiseman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 29.7).
- •J W Wiseman Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •J W Wiseman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Portland West Middle School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 336.
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 J W Wiseman Elementary better than Portland West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J W Wiseman Elementary ranks higher (41.8 vs 29.7 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 J W Wiseman Elementary and Portland West Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Wiseman Elementary: 336. Portland West Middle School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Wiseman Elementary and Portland West Middle School rank in Tennessee?
J W Wiseman Elementary is 301st of 913 and Portland West Middle School is 136th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).