ClayChalkville High School vs Helena High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ClayChalkville High School
Pinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,377 students
Helena High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
| Measure | ClayChalkville High School Pinson, Alabama | Helena High School Helena, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #218 of 304 | #23 of 304 |
| National rank | #13455 of 16,910 | #3705 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,377 | 1,383 |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | 1,383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Pinson | Helena |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 29.4).
- •Helena High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Helena High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 29%).
- •Helena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 67%).
- •ClayChalkville High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.7).
- •Helena High School is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 1,377.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ClayChalkville High School better than Helena High School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena High School ranks higher (68.4 vs 29.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are ClayChalkville High School and Helena High School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Pinson and Helena in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ClayChalkville High School: 1,377. Helena High School: 1,383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ClayChalkville High School and Helena High School rank in Alabama?
ClayChalkville High School is 218th of 304 and Helena High School is 23rd of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).