Helena Elementary School vs Pelham Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 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
Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Helena Elementary School Helena, Alabama | Pelham Park Middle School Pelham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 699 | #75 of 263 |
| National rank | #17717 of 50,301 | #6607 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 778 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Helena | Pelham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 54.8).
- •Helena Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 46.1%).
- •Helena Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.6).
- •Pelham Park Middle School is the larger school with 835 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 Pelham Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Elementary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 54.8 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 Pelham Park Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Helena and Pelham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Elementary School: 778. Pelham Park Middle School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Elementary School and Pelham Park Middle School rank in Alabama?
Helena Elementary School is 169th of 699 and Pelham Park Middle School is 75th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).