Jefferson High vs Portage High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Wisconsin, United States, 81 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson High
Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
603 students
Portage High
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
600 students
| Measure | Jefferson High Jefferson, Wisconsin | Portage High Portage, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 446 | #104 of 446 |
| National rank | #11691 of 16,910 | #7141 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 603 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Jefferson | Portage |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 37.1).
- •Portage High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Portage High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Portage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 35%).
- •Portage High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.0).
- •Jefferson High is the larger school with 603 students compared with 600.
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 Jefferson High better than Portage High?
On the Success Index (US), Portage High ranks higher (54.7 vs 37.1 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 Jefferson High and Portage High?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Portage in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson High: 603. Portage High: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson High and Portage High rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson High is 310th of 446 and Portage High is 104th of 446 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).