Central School vs Helena High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Helena High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
| Measure | Central School Helena, Montana | Helena High School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 267 | #19 of 108 |
| National rank | #25493 of 50,301 | #5874 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 242 | 979 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 979 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 49.5).
- •Helena High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Helena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 60.3%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Helena High School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 242.
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 Central School better than Helena High School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena High School ranks higher (59.7 vs 49.5 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 Central School and Helena High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 242. Helena High School: 979. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Helena High School rank in Montana?
Central School is 141st of 267 and Helena High School is 19th of 108 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).