Helena’s public schools outscore 87% of Oklahoma districts
On the state math tests, 42% of Helena’s students scored proficient, above the Oklahoma average (25%). The grade covers the public school district serving Helena, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oklahoma, not nationally.
From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Helena’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 32% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 27% and 25% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,614 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Timberlake HS. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Helena’s grade
A: better than 87% of Oklahoma school districts. Test scores are above the Oklahoma average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Helena, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Helena
Timberlake Es
Grades PK–8 · 212 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Jet
9th grade in Helena
Timberlake HS
Grades 9–12 · 84 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Helena
Timberlake HS
Grades 9–12 · 84 students · 10:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Helena
Timberlake HS
Grades 9–12 · 84 students · 10:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Helena
Timberlake HS
Grades 9–12 · 84 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Helena’s public schools are run by Timberlake Public Schools, which also serves Goltry, Jet and Nash. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Helena vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Helena’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Helena | A | Timberlake |
Every school in Helena
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oklahoma’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Helena’s schools
Are Helena’s schools good?
By Oklahoma’s own tests, yes: the public schools Helena children attend outscore 87% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Helena in?
Timberlake Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 296 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
Where do Helena kids go to high school?
Timberlake HS, with 84 students; its own test results earn an A.
How much does Helena spend per student?
$17,614 in Timberlake Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Helena families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Helena → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oklahoma. Stars are from neighbors.