Best High Schools in Helena, GA

Helena, GA has 4 high schools with 1,993 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 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Helena meet expectations.

1. West Laurens High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students

2. Dac (dodge County Achievement Center)

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dodge County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 50 Students

3. Telfair County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Telfair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students

4. Wheeler County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wheeler County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students

Best Middle Schools in Helena, GA

Helena, GA has 4 middle schools with 2,096 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 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Helena exceed expectations.

1. West Laurens Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurens County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students

2. Wheeler County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wheeler County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students

3. Telfair County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Telfair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students

4. Dodge County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dodge County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Helena, GA

Helena, GA has 4 elementary schools with 2,832 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 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Helena meet expectations.

1. Southwest Laurens Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students

2. Wheeler County Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wheeler County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students

3. North Dodge Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dodge County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students

4. Telfair County Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Telfair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Helena, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Helena, GA has a total population of 3,329 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Helena, GA

6,921

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

9%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Helena, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

29.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Helena, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Helena, GA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,197 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Helena, GA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
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