Helms Middle vs Richmond High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helms Middle
San Pablo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
Richmond High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,280 students
| Measure | Helms Middle San Pablo, California | Richmond High Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,334 | #1229 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15165 of 15,369 | #15946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 558 | 1,280 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 1,280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 16% |
| city | San Pablo | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 9.1).
- •Richmond High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7%).
- •Richmond High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Helms Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 96.8%).
- •Helms Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.5).
- •Richmond High is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 558.
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 Helms Middle better than Richmond High?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond High ranks higher (15.9 vs 9.1 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 Helms Middle and Richmond High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Pablo and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helms Middle: 558. Richmond High: 1,280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helms Middle and Richmond High rank in California?
Helms Middle is 1281st of 1,334 and Richmond High is 1229th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).