Cotaco School vs Skyland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotaco School
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
Skyland Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | Cotaco School Somerville, Alabama | Skyland Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 699 | #604 of 699 |
| National rank | #27141 of 50,301 | #43812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Somerville | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cotaco School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 21.7).
- •Cotaco School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Cotaco School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Cotaco School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 76.5%).
- •Skyland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.7).
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 Cotaco School better than Skyland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cotaco School ranks higher (47.0 vs 21.7 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 Cotaco School and Skyland Elementary School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotaco School: 459. Skyland Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotaco School and Skyland Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Cotaco School is 344th of 699 and Skyland Elementary School is 604th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).