Best Schools in Helena, AL
Helena, AL has a total of 24 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 21,976 students attend Helena, AL schools. On average, schools in Helena score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Helena underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Helena, AL
Helena, AL has 8 high schools with 9,669 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Helena score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Helena underperform expectations.
1. Hoover High School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2841 Students
2. Helena High School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
3. Thompson High School
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Alabaster City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2203 Students
4. Pelham High School
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Pelham City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1080 Students
5. Mcadory High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
6. Bessemer City High School
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Bessemer City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 850 Students
Best Middle Schools in Helena, AL
Helena, AL has 7 middle schools with 6,425 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Helena score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Helena meet expectations.
1. Robert F Bumpus Middle School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
2. Thompson Middle School
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Alabaster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
3. Helena Middle
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
4. Pelham Park Middle School
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Pelham City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
5. Mcadory Middle School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
6. Bessemer City Middle School
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Bessemer City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Helena, AL
Helena, AL has 9 elementary schools with 5,882 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Helena score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Helena underperform expectations.
1. Creek View Elementary School
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Alabaster City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 946 Students
2. Brocks Gap Intermediate School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 492 Students
3. Helena Intermediate School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 945 Students
4. Trace Crossings Elementary School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 788 Students
5. Mcadory Elementary School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 667 Students
6. Mccalla Elementary School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
7. Greenwood Elementary School
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Bessemer City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
8. Helena Elementary School
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Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 868 Students
9. South Shades Crest Elementary School
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Hoover City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 568 Students
10. Primrose School Of Riverwoods
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Primrose School Of Riverwoods • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 117 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Helena, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Helena, AL has a total population of 24,490 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Helena, AL
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 Helena, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Helena, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Helena, AL.
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 Helena, AL Internet Health Assessment.
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