Helena Elem. vs Union Star High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Elem.
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
99 students
Union Star High
Union Star · Public high · Grades 6–12
91 students
| Measure | Helena Elem. Helena, Missouri | Union Star High Union Star, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 1,159 | #248 of 497 |
| National rank | #2484 of 50,301 | #8093 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 99 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Helena | Union Star |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 51.2).
- •Helena Elem. does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Helena Elem. does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Helena Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 46.2%).
- •Union Star High does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.4).
- •Helena Elem. is the larger school with 99 students compared with 91.
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 Elem. better than Union Star High?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Elem. ranks higher (84.9 vs 51.2 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 Elem. and Union Star High?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Helena and Union Star in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Elem.: 99. Union Star High: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Elem. and Union Star High rank in Missouri?
Helena Elem. is 26th of 1,159 and Union Star High is 248th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).