For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,204 students in Portland, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Portland, TN is Portland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Portland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Portland, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portland High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Portland, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-9201
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-9201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Sumner County Middle Technical College High School At Portla
Vocational School
604 South Broadway
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 745-3126
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 745-3126
Gr: 11-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Portland, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Portland, TN include Portland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portland?
2 public high schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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