Portland High School

Located at 600 College ST, in Portland, Tennessee, Portland High School is a big secondary school that works with 1,151 students (grades 9 through 12), overseen by Sumner County. Enrollment runs roughly 53% larger than the state mean of about 754.

Across the 53 schools in Sumner County (30,719 students total), Portland High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Portland High School lists that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 5% Black, 4% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Sumner County as a whole.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Sumner County put median household income runs about $90,301, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Sumner County runs 53 public schools (combined enrollment of about 30,719 students), of which Portland High School is one.

The closest other public school is Portland West Middle School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked up 8%: 1,068 students in 2018 compared to 1,151 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 86% to 76%.

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