Cottondale Elementary School vs Woodland Forrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.1 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
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
| Measure | Cottondale Elementary School Cottondale, Alabama | Woodland Forrest Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 699 | #493 of 699 |
| National rank | #40699 of 50,301 | #36156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 438 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Cottondale | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 26.5).
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 70.5%).
- •Cottondale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.1).
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School is the larger school with 544 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 Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodland Forrest Elementary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 26.5 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 Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Cottondale and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottondale Elementary School: 438. Woodland Forrest Elementary School: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottondale Elementary School and Woodland Forrest Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Cottondale Elementary School is 558th of 699 and Woodland Forrest Elementary School is 493rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).