Portage High vs Wayne Bartels Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 522 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage High
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
600 students
Wayne Bartels Middle
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Portage High Portage, Wisconsin | Wayne Bartels Middle Portage, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 446 | #277 of 359 |
| National rank | #7141 of 16,910 | #9415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 600 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 41.9).
- •Portage High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Portage High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Portage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 40%).
- •Portage High is the larger school with 600 students compared with 422.
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 High better than Wayne Bartels Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Portage High ranks higher (54.7 vs 41.9 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 High and Wayne Bartels Middle?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage High: 600. Wayne Bartels Middle: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage High and Wayne Bartels Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Portage High is 104th of 446 and Wayne Bartels Middle is 277th of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).