Portland: Schools & Education
There are 8 public schools in Portland. Portland High School is the largest at 1,199 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,857 students.
- ~1,681 residents per school (vs Tennessee ~908).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,681 residents per school. 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | Sumner County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,857 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 255 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.10 |
| Schools Count | 8 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Welch College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Welch College |
| Nearest College · City | Gallatin |
| Nearest College · Phone | (615) 675-5255 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Portland Public Library Of Sumner County |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 301 Portland Boulevard |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (615) 325-2279 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 37148 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 10 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12