Best Schools in Helena, LA
Helena, LA has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,570 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in Helena meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Helena, LA
The top high schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tensas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tensas Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 169 Students
2. Franklin Parish High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Helena, LA
The top elementary schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
2. Tensas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tensas Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 178 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Helena, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Helena, LA has a total population of 50 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Helena, LA
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, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
62.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
50.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Helena, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Helena, LA.
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, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Helena, LA
How many schools are in Helena, LA?
Helena, LA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,570 students in total.
How do schools in Helena perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Helena score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in Helena meet 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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- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 11%
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- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 12%
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- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 12%
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