Serving 523 students in grades 6-12, Portal Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portal Middle/High School serves the northwest part of the Portal, GA area, encompassing approximately 105.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 11.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portal Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Portal Middle/high School's student population of 523 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portal Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portal Middle/high School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portal Middle/high School's ranking?
Portal Middle/high School is ranked #1146 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Portal Middle/high School often compared to?
Portal Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Statesboro High School, Southeast Bulloch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portal Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Portal Middle/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Portal Middle/high School?
523 students attend Portal Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Portal Middle/high School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portal Middle/high School?
Portal Middle/high School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Portal Middle/high School offer ?
Portal Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portal Middle/high School part of?
Portal Middle/high School is part of Bulloch County School District.
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