Portland High School
Reported Enrollment
1,199
students
District
Sumner County
County Context Score
59/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
600 College ST, Portland, TN, 37148
School District
Sumner County
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 470402001672
- District ID
- 4704020
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,199 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Portland High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Sumner County has 52 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 52 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Portland High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Sumner County, Sumner County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Portland High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Sumner County.
1,199 students
Portland High School reports 1,199 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 10 other high schools in Sumner County with enrollment data, 7 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 716 students.
11 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 824 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
52 district schools
Sumner County lists 27 primary, 12 middle, 11 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
27
Middle
12
High
11
Other
2
Nearby context inside Sumner County
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Portland High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Sumner County.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Portland High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Portland High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Portland High School with nearby schools?
Portland High School should be compared with 11 high schools in Sumner County, plus other schools in Sumner County. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Portland High School?
Before using Portland High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Sumner County.
Part of Sumner County
Portland High School is one of 52 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 30,732 students across 52 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
52
Reported Enrollment
30,732
52 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Robert E Ellis Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- E B Wilson9–12 · HighListed only
- J W Wiseman ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Madison Creek ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Jack Anderson ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Joe Shafer Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Vena Stuart ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- R T Fisher AlternativeKG–12 · OtherListed only
- Beech ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Bethpage ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Station Camp High School
Beech Sr High School
Hendersonville High School
White House High School
Gallatin Senior High School
Sumner County Schools
County Context Score
59/100
County-level composite across 52 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.