Very Good
#668 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 29% in state
Portal Middle/high School
High School · Bulloch County · Portal, GA
A Bulloch County high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
27245 US Highway 80 W, Portal, GA 30450
- Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Portal Middle/high School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Portal Middle/high School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average310/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,212
Median home value
$112,200
Median rent
$959/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Bulloch County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Bulloch High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,164 | Compare → |
| Statesboro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,773 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bulloch County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portal Middle/high School is listed in Bulloch County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portal Middle/high School
Portal Middle/high School is a public high school in Portal, GA, part of Bulloch County, serving approximately 529 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #668 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portal Middle/high School
What grades does Portal Middle/high School serve?
Portal Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Portal Middle/high School?
Portal Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portal Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portal Middle/high School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portal Middle/high School rank in GA?
Portal Middle/high School ranks #668 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Portal Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portal Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Portal Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portal Middle/high School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Portal Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Portal Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portal Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Portal Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portal Middle/high School?
67.7% of students at Portal Middle/high School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bulloch County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (912) 842-8360
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 30450)
- 2,337
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30450; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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