Hawthorne School vs Helena P.A.L.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 835 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
Helena P.A.L.
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students
| Measure | Hawthorne School Helena, Montana | Helena P.A.L. Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 267 | – |
| National rank | #5846 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 183 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 49.7).
- •Hawthorne School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 55.2%).
- •Helena P.A.L. does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 14.1).
- •Hawthorne School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 58.
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 Hawthorne School better than Helena P.A.L.?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne School ranks higher (78.5 vs 49.7 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 Hawthorne School and Helena P.A.L.?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne School: 183. Helena P.A.L.: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne School and Helena P.A.L. rank in Montana?
Hawthorne School is 13th of 267 and Helena P.A.L. is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).