Georgia public high school · Bulloch County

Portal Middle/High School

27245 Us Highway 80 W, Portal, GA 30450. 81 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

53.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)6.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
17.9%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)About the same as the typical Georgia school
91.4%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.1 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
—Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
—AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
37.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)12.2 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Portal Middle/High School

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 34.6%Georgia private college 6.2%Out-of-state college 4.9%Georgia technical college 7.4%Career credential, working 12.3%Working, not in college 21%Not found in Georgia records 13.6%

    Share of the 81 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

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    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Gardner-Webb University, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater/, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Florida. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia Southern University1354%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    East Georgia State College914%$6,673$41,785$11,525
    Ogeechee Technical College534%$5,806$38,242$9,500
    Brewton-Parker Christian University223%$24,769$45,995$25,000
    College of Coastal Georgia229%$14,394$44,872$18,350

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

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    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher17.9%
    Associate degree10.7%
    Certificate or other credential30.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet8.9%
    No credential, not enrolled32.1%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher16.3%
    Associate degree16.3%
    Certificate or other credential16.4%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2%
    No credential, not enrolled49%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202353%
Portal Middle/High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

44.1%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
14.7%Needed remedial English
28.3%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White61%
Black28%
Hispanic6%
Multiracial4%
84%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
17%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Statesboro STEAM Academy (11.1 mi, 61.2% to college) · Statesboro High School (12.0 mi, 54.4% to college) · Emanuel County Institute (13.1 mi, 47.8% to college) · Metter High School (13.8 mi, 67.4% to college) · Metter College and Career Academy (13.8 mi, 20% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Bulloch County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasurePortal Middle/High SchoolBulloch CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)53.1%53.6%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)91.4%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)——1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)37.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Portal Middle/High School graduates go to college?
53.1% of the Class of 2024 at Portal Middle/High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Portal Middle/High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Portal Middle/High School graduates are Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College and Ogeechee Technical College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Portal Middle/High School?
Portal Middle/High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Portal Middle/High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
17.9% of Portal Middle/High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.