Helena Middle School vs Helena P.A.L.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 760 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Middle School
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
Helena P.A.L.
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students
| Measure | Helena Middle School Helena, Montana | Helena P.A.L. Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 102 | – |
| National rank | #6144 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 701 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 49.7).
- •Helena Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 55.2%).
- •Helena P.A.L. does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 17.1).
- •Helena Middle School is the larger school with 701 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 Helena Middle School better than Helena P.A.L.?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Middle School ranks higher (56.9 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 Helena Middle School and Helena P.A.L.?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Middle School: 701. Helena P.A.L.: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Middle School and Helena P.A.L. rank in Montana?
Helena Middle School is 36th of 102 and Helena P.A.L. is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).