Helix Legal Academy vs Port Allen Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helix Legal Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
127 students
Port Allen Middle School
Port Allen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
204 students
| Measure | Helix Legal Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Port Allen Middle School Port Allen, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 218 | #144 of 218 |
| National rank | #10233 of 15,369 | #5440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 127 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Port Allen |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Allen Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 38.2).
- •Helix Legal Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 96.6%).
- •Helix Legal Academy does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 9.7).
- •Port Allen Middle School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 127.
- •Helix Legal Academy is a charter school while Port Allen Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Helix Legal Academy better than Port Allen Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Allen Middle School ranks higher (60.2 vs 38.2 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 Helix Legal Academy and Port Allen Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Port Allen in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helix Legal Academy: 127. Port Allen Middle School: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helix Legal Academy and Port Allen Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Helix Legal Academy is 199th of 218 and Port Allen Middle School is 144th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).