Helena Intermediate School vs Pelham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.8 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
Pelham High School
Pelham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
| Measure | Helena Intermediate School Helena, Alabama | Pelham High School Pelham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 699 | #62 of 304 |
| National rank | #15665 of 50,301 | #7139 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 955 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| city | Helena | Pelham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 54.7).
- •Helena Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Helena Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Helena Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 43.2%).
- •Pelham High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.0).
- •Pelham High School is the larger school with 1,076 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 Pelham High School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Intermediate School ranks higher (63.7 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 Intermediate School and Pelham High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Helena and Pelham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Intermediate School: 955. Pelham High School: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Intermediate School and Pelham High School rank in Alabama?
Helena Intermediate School is 135th of 699 and Pelham High School is 62nd of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).