Helena: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in Helena. Helena High School is the largest at 1,418 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,266 students.
- ~5,442 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 5,442 residents per school. 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Shelby County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,266 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 222 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 19.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,236 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 29.0% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | Winonah's International School of Cosmetology |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Hoover |
| Nearest College · Phone | (205) 703-8070 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Helena - Jane B. Holmes Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 230 Tucker Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (205) 664-8308 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35080 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2233 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 51.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown