Cotaco School vs Union Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 6.9 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
Union Hill School
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students
| Measure | Cotaco School Somerville, Alabama | Union Hill School Somerville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 699 | #279 of 699 |
| National rank | #27141 of 50,301 | #23871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 459 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Somerville | Somerville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 47.0).
- •Union Hill School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Union Hill School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Union Hill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 61.4%).
- •Union Hill School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.7).
- •Union Hill School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 459.
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 Union Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Hill School ranks higher (51.9 vs 47.0 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 Union Hill School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Somerville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotaco School: 459. Union Hill School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotaco School and Union Hill School rank in Alabama?
Cotaco School is 344th of 699 and Union Hill School is 279th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).