Portland East Middle School vs Watt Hardison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.1 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
Watt Hardison Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Portland East Middle School Portland, Tennessee | Watt Hardison Elementary Portland, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 307 | #258 of 913 |
| National rank | #11497 of 15,369 | #28213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watt Hardison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 32.1).
- •Watt Hardison Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Watt Hardison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Watt Hardison Elementary is the larger school with 429 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 Watt Hardison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Watt Hardison Elementary ranks higher (45.6 vs 32.1 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 Watt Hardison Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portland East Middle School: 396. Watt Hardison Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portland East Middle School and Watt Hardison Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Portland East Middle School is 124th of 307 and Watt Hardison Elementary is 258th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).