Helena High School vs Pelham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 6.1 km 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
Pelham High School
Pelham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
| Measure | Helena High School Helena, Alabama | Pelham High School Pelham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 304 | #62 of 304 |
| National rank | #3705 of 16,910 | #7139 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,383 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Helena | Pelham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 54.7).
- •Helena High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Helena High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Helena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 43.2%).
- •Pelham High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.7).
- •Helena High School is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 1,076.
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 Pelham High School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena High School ranks higher (68.4 vs 54.7 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 High School and Pelham High School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Helena and Pelham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena High School: 1,383. Pelham High School: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena High School and Pelham High School rank in Alabama?
Helena High School is 23rd of 304 and Pelham High School is 62nd of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).