ClayChalkville Middle School vs Helena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ClayChalkville Middle School
Trussville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students
Helena Middle
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students
| Measure | ClayChalkville Middle School Trussville, Alabama | Helena Middle Helena, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #216 of 263 | #25 of 263 |
| National rank | #13710 of 15,369 | #3079 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 952 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 64% |
| city | Trussville | Helena |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 20.4).
- •Helena Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 18%).
- •Helena Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Helena Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 72.5%).
- •ClayChalkville Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.4).
- •Helena Middle is the larger school with 957 students compared with 952.
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 Middle School better than Helena Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Middle ranks higher (71.2 vs 20.4 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 Middle School and Helena Middle?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Trussville and Helena in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ClayChalkville Middle School: 952. Helena Middle: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ClayChalkville Middle School and Helena Middle rank in Alabama?
ClayChalkville Middle School is 216th of 263 and Helena Middle is 25th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).