For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,194 students in Helena, AL (there are , serving 217 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Helena, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Helena, AL are Helena Intermediate School, Helena Middle School and Helena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helena, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Helena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Helena, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helena Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Hwy 52
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5520
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5520
Gr: 3-5 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,419 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
187 Third St
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5540
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5540
Gr: K-2 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Helena, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Helena, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Helena, AL include Helena Intermediate School, Helena Middle School and Helena High School.
How many public schools are located in Helena?
4 public schools are located in Helena.
What percentage of students in Helena go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Helena are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Helena?
Helena public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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