For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 988 students in Helena, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in Helena, AL is Helena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helena, AL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Helena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Helena, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helena Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1299 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Helena, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Helena, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Helena, AL include Helena Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Helena?
1 public middle schools are located in Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena?
Helena public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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