For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,242 students in Portland, IN.
The top ranked public high school in Portland, IN is Jay County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Portland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Portland, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jay County Jr/sr High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Portland, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jay County Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Grades: 7-12
| 1,242 students
Portland, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portland, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Portland, IN include Jay County Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portland?
1 public high schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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