Best Schools in Porterdale, GA
Porterdale, GA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 8,007 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Porterdale underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Porterdale, GA
The top high schools in Porterdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alcovy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
2. Newton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2472 Students
Best Middle Schools in Porterdale, GA
The top middle schools in Porterdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students
2. Clements Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Porterdale, GA
The top elementary schools in Porterdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Porterdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
2. South Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 852 Students
3. Middle Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Porterdale, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Porterdale, GA has a total population of 1,803 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Porterdale, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Porterdale, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Porterdale, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Porterdale, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Porterdale, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Porterdale, GA
How many schools are in Porterdale, GA?
Porterdale, GA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 8,007 students in total.
How do schools in Porterdale perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Porterdale score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Porterdale underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Porterdale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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