Cottondale Elementary School vs DavisEmerson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottondale Elementary School
Cottondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
DavisEmerson Middle School
Cottondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
| Measure | Cottondale Elementary School Cottondale, Alabama | DavisEmerson Middle School Cottondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 699 | #232 of 263 |
| National rank | #40699 of 50,301 | #14416 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Cottondale | Cottondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottondale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 16.1).
- •Cottondale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Cottondale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Cottondale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 79.3%).
- •Cottondale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.9).
- •Cottondale Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 397.
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 Cottondale Elementary School better than DavisEmerson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottondale Elementary School ranks higher (26.5 vs 16.1 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 Cottondale Elementary School and DavisEmerson Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cottondale and Cottondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottondale Elementary School: 438. DavisEmerson Middle School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottondale Elementary School and DavisEmerson Middle School rank in Alabama?
Cottondale Elementary School is 558th of 699 and DavisEmerson Middle School is 232nd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).