Howell Mountain Elementary vs Saint Helena High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Mountain Elementary
Angwin · Public elementary · Grades K–8
85 students
Saint Helena High
St. Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
416 students
| Measure | Howell Mountain Elementary Angwin, California | Saint Helena High St. Helena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1599 of 5,693 | #101 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #21025 of 50,301 | #3112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 85 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 42% |
| city | Angwin | St. Helena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Helena High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 55.9).
- •Howell Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •Saint Helena High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 44.5%).
- •Saint Helena High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 60%).
- •Saint Helena High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Saint Helena High is the larger school with 416 students compared with 85.
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 Howell Mountain Elementary better than Saint Helena High?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Helena High ranks higher (70.8 vs 55.9 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 Howell Mountain Elementary and Saint Helena High?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Angwin and St. Helena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Mountain Elementary: 85. Saint Helena High: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Mountain Elementary and Saint Helena High rank in California?
Howell Mountain Elementary is 1599th of 5,693 and Saint Helena High is 101st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).