Cottondale Elementary School vs Paul W Bryant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 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
Paul W Bryant High School
Cottondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,134 students
| Measure | Cottondale Elementary School Cottondale, Alabama | Paul W Bryant High School Cottondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 699 | #265 of 304 |
| National rank | #40699 of 50,301 | #15656 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 438 | 1,134 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 1,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Cottondale | Cottondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottondale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 17.7).
- •Cottondale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Cottondale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Paul W Bryant High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 70.5%).
- •Cottondale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.0).
- •Paul W Bryant High School is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 438.
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 Paul W Bryant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottondale Elementary School ranks higher (26.5 vs 17.7 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 Cottondale Elementary School and Paul W Bryant High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cottondale and Cottondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottondale Elementary School: 438. Paul W Bryant High School: 1,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottondale Elementary School and Paul W Bryant High School rank in Alabama?
Cottondale Elementary School is 558th of 699 and Paul W Bryant High School is 265th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).