Ashville High School vs Cottonwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 320 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashville High School
Ashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
378 students
Cottonwood High School
Cottonwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
379 students
| Measure | Ashville High School Ashville, Alabama | Cottonwood High School Cottonwood, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 304 | #127 of 304 |
| National rank | #11038 of 16,910 | #10069 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 378 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Ashville | Cottonwood |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 39.6).
- •Cottonwood High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Cottonwood High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Ashville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 59.6%).
- •Cottonwood High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.0).
- •Cottonwood High School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 378.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashville High School better than Cottonwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood High School ranks higher (43.5 vs 39.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashville High School and Cottonwood High School?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Ashville and Cottonwood in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashville High School: 378. Cottonwood High School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashville High School and Cottonwood High School rank in Alabama?
Ashville High School is 148th of 304 and Cottonwood High School is 127th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).