Cottonwood High School vs George W Long High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood High School
Cottonwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
379 students
George W Long High School
Skipperville · Public high · Grades 7–12
377 students
| Measure | Cottonwood High School Cottonwood, Alabama | George W Long High School Skipperville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 304 | #29 of 304 |
| National rank | #10069 of 16,910 | #4621 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 379 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 82% |
| city | Cottonwood | Skipperville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George W Long High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 43.5).
- •George W Long High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •George W Long High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •George W Long High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 59.6%).
- •Cottonwood High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.0).
- •Cottonwood High School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 377.
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 High School better than George W Long High School?
On the Success Index (US), George W Long High School ranks higher (64.6 vs 43.5 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 Cottonwood High School and George W Long High School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Skipperville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood High School: 379. George W Long High School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood High School and George W Long High School rank in Alabama?
Cottonwood High School is 127th of 304 and George W Long High School is 29th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).