Helena Middle vs Robert F Bumpus Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Middle
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,192 students
| Measure | Helena Middle Helena, Alabama | Robert F Bumpus Middle School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #25 of 263 | #7 of 263 |
| National rank | #3079 of 15,369 | #1137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 957 | 1,192 |
| Enrollment | 957 | 1,192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 80% |
| city | Helena | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 71.2).
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 64%).
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 27.5%).
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.4).
- •Robert F Bumpus Middle School is the larger school with 1,192 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 Middle better than Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert F Bumpus Middle School ranks higher (82.3 vs 71.2 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 Middle and Robert F Bumpus Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Helena and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Middle: 957. Robert F Bumpus Middle School: 1,192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Middle and Robert F Bumpus Middle School rank in Alabama?
Helena Middle is 25th of 263 and Robert F Bumpus Middle School is 7th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).