B+
Above Average
78/100

Portland High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 600 College ST, Portland, TN 37148
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 30% · Math 17% proficient · 56th percentile in Tennessee
Graduation
B+
94% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
1,179
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%56/100reading 45th percentile, math 67th percentile among Tennessee high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%70/10094% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 16% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (+1 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−8 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate94% (+5 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%22%reading -10 pts, math +2 pts56th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -8 pts, math +4 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic—5%math -4 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -1 pts, math +5 pts54th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 600 College ST
City Portland
ZIP Code 37148
District 4704020
NCES School ID 470402001672
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37148

Understanding the community around Portland High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,141
Per Capita Income $30,052
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $251,000
Median Rent $975
Owner-Occupied 73.3%
Renter-Occupied 26.7%
View full data for ZIP 37148 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Portland High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 76.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13.5%
Black 4.9%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,179
Teachers (FTE) 73.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Portland High School?
Portland High School has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Portland High School?
Portland High School has 1,179 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Portland High School serve?
Portland High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Portland High School receive per student?
Portland High School receives $11,062 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Portland High School in 37148 ▼
Avg Home Value
$333,656
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
26.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026