Helena Intermediate School vs Helena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Intermediate School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
955 students
Helena Middle
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students
| Measure | Helena Intermediate School Helena, Alabama | Helena Middle Helena, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #135 of 699 | #25 of 263 |
| National rank | #15665 of 50,301 | #3079 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 955 | 957 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 63.7).
- •Helena Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Helena Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 28.8%).
- •Helena Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.4).
- •Helena Middle is the larger school with 957 students compared with 955.
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 Intermediate School better than Helena Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Middle ranks higher (71.2 vs 63.7 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 Intermediate School and Helena Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Intermediate School: 955. Helena Middle: 957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Intermediate School and Helena Middle rank in Alabama?
Helena Intermediate School is 135th of 699 and Helena Middle is 25th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).