South Columbia Family School vs St Helens Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Columbia Family School
Warren · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
66 students
St Helens Middle School
St Helens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | South Columbia Family School Warren, Oregon | St Helens Middle School St Helens, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #398 of 678 | #98 of 208 |
| National rank | #34482 of 50,301 | #9706 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 66 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 66 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 41% |
| city | Warren | St Helens |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Helens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 36.3).
- •St Helens Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34.5%).
- •St Helens Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44.5%).
- •St Helens Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.0).
- •St Helens Middle School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 66.
- •South Columbia Family School is a charter school while St Helens Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 South Columbia Family School better than St Helens Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), St Helens Middle School ranks higher (40.5 vs 36.3 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 South Columbia Family School and St Helens Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Warren and St Helens in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Columbia Family School: 66. St Helens Middle School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Columbia Family School and St Helens Middle School rank in Oregon?
South Columbia Family School is 398th of 678 and St Helens Middle School is 98th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).