Cottonwood Elementary School vs Green Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
502 students
Green Valley Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Cottonwood, Alabama | Green Valley Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 699 | #212 of 699 |
| National rank | #30746 of 50,301 | #19924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Cottonwood | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 41.8).
- •Green Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 61%).
- •Green Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 501.
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 Cottonwood Elementary School better than Green Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Green Valley Elementary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 41.8 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 Cottonwood Elementary School and Green Valley Elementary School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 502. Green Valley Elementary School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Green Valley Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 415th of 699 and Green Valley Elementary School is 212th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).