Portland East Middle School vs Portland West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portland East Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Portland West Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
| Measure | Portland East Middle School Portland, Tennessee | Portland West Middle School Portland, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 307 | #136 of 307 |
| National rank | #11497 of 15,369 | #11989 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portland East Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 29.7).
- •Portland East Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Portland East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Portland West Middle School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 396.
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 Portland East Middle School better than Portland West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portland East Middle School ranks higher (32.1 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 Portland East Middle School and Portland West Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portland East Middle School: 396. Portland West Middle School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portland East Middle School and Portland West Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Portland East Middle School is 124th of 307 and Portland West Middle School is 136th of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).