Helena High School vs Helena Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 550 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
Helena Middle School
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
| Measure | Helena High School Helena, Montana | Helena Middle School Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 108 | #36 of 102 |
| National rank | #5874 of 16,910 | #6144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 979 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 56.9).
- •Helena Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Helena High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Helena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 40.8%).
- •Helena High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.1).
- •Helena High School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 701.
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 High School better than Helena Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena High School ranks higher (59.7 vs 56.9 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 High School and Helena Middle School?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena High School: 979. Helena Middle School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena High School and Helena Middle School rank in Montana?
Helena High School is 19th of 108 and Helena Middle School is 36th of 102 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).