Helena Elementary School vs Helena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 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 Middle
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students
| Measure | Helena Elementary School Helena, Alabama | Helena Middle Helena, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 699 | #25 of 263 |
| National rank | #17717 of 50,301 | #3079 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 778 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64% |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 60.7).
- •Helena Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 30.1%).
- •Helena Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.4).
- •Helena Middle is the larger school with 957 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Middle ranks higher (71.2 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 Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Elementary School: 778. Helena Middle: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Elementary School and Helena Middle rank in Alabama?
Helena Elementary School is 169th of 699 and Helena Middle is 25th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).