Butler High School vs Helke Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler High School
Vandalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
856 students
Helke Early Learning Center
Vandalia · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
310 students
| Measure | Butler High School Vandalia, Ohio | Helke Early Learning Center Vandalia, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #332 of 802 | #603 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #5002 of 16,910 | #8712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 856 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Vandalia | Vandalia |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helke Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 63.1).
- •Helke Early Learning Center does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Butler High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Helke Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 39.1%).
- •Butler High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.7).
- •Butler High School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 310.
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 Butler High School better than Helke Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Helke Early Learning Center ranks higher (73.8 vs 63.1 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 Butler High School and Helke Early Learning Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Vandalia and Vandalia in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler High School: 856. Helke Early Learning Center: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler High School and Helke Early Learning Center rank in Ohio?
Butler High School is 332nd of 802 and Helke Early Learning Center is 603rd of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).