Best Schools in Helen, GA
Helen, GA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,495 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Helen underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Helen, GA
The top high schools in Helen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towns County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Towns County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
2. White County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1176 Students
Best Middle Schools in Helen, GA
The top middle schools in Helen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towns County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Towns County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
2. White County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 858 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Helen, GA
The top elementary schools in Helen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Towns County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Towns County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
2. Mount Yonah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Helen, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Helen, GA has a total population of 995 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Helen, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Helen, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
55.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Helen, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Helen, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Helen, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Helen, GA
How many schools are in Helen, GA?
Helen, GA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,495 students in total.
How do schools in Helen perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Helen score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Helen underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Helen?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 57%
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