For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,419 students in Helena, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Helena, AL is Helena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helena, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Helena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Helena, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Helena High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Helena, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helena High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1310 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-3650
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,419 students
Helena, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Office Bldg
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Helena, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Helena, AL include Helena High School.
How many public high schools are located in Helena?
1 public high schools are located in Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena?
Helena public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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