- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portal, GA
Portal Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Portal Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130063000281
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portal Middle/High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 523
- students enrolled
Portal Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bulloch County · Georgia
NCES ID 130063000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Portal Middle/High School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130063000281 · Portal, GA Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 15.8:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Statesboro High School (1,801 students)
Portal Middle/High School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Portal Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Statesboro Hig
Statesboro High School
1,801 students
- Southeast Bull
Southeast Bulloch High School
1,118 students
- Southeast Bull
Southeast Bulloch Middle School
884 students
- Brooklet Eleme
Brooklet Elementary School
808 students
- Langston Chape 718
Langston Chapel Middle School
718 students
- This school 523
Portal Middle/High School
523 students
What this shows Portal Middle/High School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portal Middle/High School compares
Portal Middle/High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 9% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
African American 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Portal Middle/High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bulloch County reports $14,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portal Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklet Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Chapel Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portal Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Portal
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portal Middle/High School
How many students attend Portal Middle/High School?
Portal Middle/High School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portal, GA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portal Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portal Middle/High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portal Middle/High School?
55.0% of students at Portal Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portal Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Portal Middle/High School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Portal, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portal Middle/High School?
Portal Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Bulloch County?
Besides Portal Middle/High School, Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students), Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students), and Southeast Bulloch Middle School (884 students). See the Bulloch County district page for the complete list.