Serving 360 students in grades 6-12, Portageville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Portageville High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Portageville, MO, covering approximately 103.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portageville High School's student population of 360 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portageville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portageville High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portageville High School's ranking?
Portageville High School is ranked #1022 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Portageville High School often compared to?
Portageville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portageville High School?
The graduation rate of Portageville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Portageville High School?
360 students attend Portageville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Portageville High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portageville High School?
Portageville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Portageville High School offer ?
Portageville High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portageville High School part of?
Portageville High School is part of Portageville School District.
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