Serving 529 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portal Middle/high School's student population of 529 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Portal Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portal Middle/high School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
29%
36%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portal Middle/high School's ranking?
Portal Middle/high School is ranked #1161 out of 2,204 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Portal Middle/high School?
529 students attend Portal Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Portal Middle/high School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% 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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