Helena High School vs Helena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 279 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
Helena Middle
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students
| Measure | Helena High School Helena, Alabama | Helena Middle Helena, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 304 | #25 of 263 |
| National rank | #3705 of 16,910 | #3079 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,383 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 68.4).
- •Helena Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Helena High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Helena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 27.5%).
- •Helena High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.4).
- •Helena High School is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 957.
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 High School better than Helena Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Middle ranks higher (71.2 vs 68.4 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 High School and Helena Middle?
About 279 m in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena High School: 1,383. Helena Middle: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena High School and Helena Middle rank in Alabama?
Helena High School is 23rd of 304 and Helena Middle is 25th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).