Public schools in Portland, TN
8 open public schools with an address in Portland, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,682
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Portland public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Portland, TN: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,682 students, an average of 460 per school. The largest campus is Portland High School (1,151 students), and the largest elementary school is Portland Gateview Elementary School (552).
Every listed school belongs to Sumner County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Portland
Elementary schools in Portland
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Riggs Elementary School Sumner County Schools | KG–05 | 301 | — | |
| J W Wiseman Elementary School Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 336 | — | |
| Portland Gateview Elementary School Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 552 | — | |
| Watt Hardison Elementary School Sumner County Schools | KG–05 | 429 | — |
Middle schools in Portland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland East Middle School Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 396 | — | |
| Portland West Middle School Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 491 | — |
High schools in Portland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School Sumner County Schools | 09–12 | 1,151 | — | |
| Sumner County Middle Technical College High School at Portla Sumner County Schools · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 26 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.9%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black5.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Portland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,682 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Portland
How many public schools are in Portland, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Portland: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,682 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Portland?
All listed public schools with an address in Portland belong to Sumner County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Portland?
Portland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Portland, with 1,151 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Portland?
No school with an address in Portland is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Portland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities