Helena Elementary School vs Robert F Bumpus Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.6 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
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,192 students
| Measure | Helena Elementary School Helena, Alabama | Robert F Bumpus Middle School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #169 of 699 | #7 of 263 |
| National rank | #17717 of 50,301 | #1137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 778 | 1,192 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 1,192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 69% |
| Math proficiency | – | 80% |
| city | Helena | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 60.7).
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 30.1%).
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.3).
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School is the larger school with 1,192 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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranks higher (82.3 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 Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Helena and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Elementary School: 778. Robert F Bumpus Middle School: 1,192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Elementary School and Robert F Bumpus Middle School rank in Alabama?
Helena Elementary School is 169th of 699 and Robert F Bumpus Middle School is 7th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).