Helena Elementary School vs Huffman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 40 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
Huffman Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
| Measure | Helena Elementary School Helena, Alabama | Huffman Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 699 | #692 of 699 |
| National rank | #17717 of 50,301 | #48866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 778 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 20% |
| Math proficiency | – | 16% |
| city | Helena | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 12.0).
- •Helena Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 79.1%).
- •Helena Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.3).
- •Huffman Academy is the larger school with 779 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 Huffman Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Elementary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 12.0 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 Huffman Academy?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Helena and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Elementary School: 778. Huffman Academy: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Elementary School and Huffman Academy rank in Alabama?
Helena Elementary School is 169th of 699 and Huffman Academy is 692nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).