Helena Elementary School vs Helena Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Elementary School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–2
778 students
Helena Intermediate School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
955 students
| Measure | Helena Elementary School Helena, Alabama | Helena Intermediate School Helena, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 699 | #135 of 699 |
| National rank | #17717 of 50,301 | #15665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 778 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 60.7).
- •Helena Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 30.1%).
- •Helena Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.0).
- •Helena Intermediate School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 778.
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 Helena Elementary School better than Helena Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Intermediate School ranks higher (63.7 vs 60.7 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 Helena Elementary School and Helena Intermediate School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Elementary School: 778. Helena Intermediate School: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Elementary School and Helena Intermediate School rank in Alabama?
Helena Elementary School is 169th of 699 and Helena Intermediate School is 135th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).