Best Schools in Helena, GA
Helena, GA has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,782 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Helena greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Helena, GA
The top high schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Laurens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students
2. Telfair County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telfair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
3. Wheeler County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheeler County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
4. Dodge County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students
Best Middle Schools in Helena, GA
The top middle schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Laurens Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 927 Students
2. Wheeler County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheeler County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students
3. Telfair County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telfair County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
4. Dodge County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Helena, GA
The top elementary schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Laurens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
2. Wheeler County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheeler County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
3. Telfair County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Telfair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
4. South Dodge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 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
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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Helena, GA
How many schools are in Helena, GA?
Helena, GA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,782 students in total.
How do schools in Helena perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Helena score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Helena greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Helena?
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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