East Helena High School vs Laurel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 263 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Helena High School
East Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
563 students
Laurel High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
| Measure | East Helena High School East Helena, Montana | Laurel High School Laurel, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 108 | #73 of 108 |
| National rank | #8182 of 16,910 | #12415 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 563 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | East Helena | Laurel |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Helena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 34.1).
- •East Helena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 34.9%).
- •Laurel High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.5).
- •Laurel High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 563.
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 East Helena High School better than Laurel High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Helena High School ranks higher (50.8 vs 34.1 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 East Helena High School and Laurel High School?
About 263 km in a straight line, between East Helena and Laurel in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Helena High School: 563. Laurel High School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Helena High School and Laurel High School rank in Montana?
East Helena High School is 36th of 108 and Laurel High School is 73rd of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).