Helena Intermediate School vs South Shades Crest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.2 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
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
534 students
| Measure | Helena Intermediate School Helena, Alabama | South Shades Crest Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #135 of 699 | #62 of 699 |
| National rank | #15665 of 50,301 | #8942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 955 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Helena | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shades Crest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 63.7).
- •South Shades Crest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 28.8%).
- •South Shades Crest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.0).
- •Helena Intermediate School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 534.
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 South Shades Crest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Shades Crest Elementary School ranks higher (73.5 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 South Shades Crest Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Helena and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Intermediate School: 955. South Shades Crest Elementary School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Intermediate School and South Shades Crest Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Helena Intermediate School is 135th of 699 and South Shades Crest Elementary School is 62nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).