Cottonwood High School vs Phil Campbell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 430 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
Phil Campbell High School
Phil Campbell · Public high · Grades 7–12
382 students
| Measure | Cottonwood High School Cottonwood, Alabama | Phil Campbell High School Phil Campbell, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 304 | #223 of 304 |
| National rank | #10069 of 16,910 | #13629 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 379 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| city | Cottonwood | Phil Campbell |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 28.7).
- •Cottonwood High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Cottonwood High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Phil Campbell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 59.6%).
- •Phil Campbell High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.2).
- •Phil Campbell High School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 379.
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 Phil Campbell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood High School ranks higher (43.5 vs 28.7 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 Cottonwood High School and Phil Campbell High School?
About 430 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Phil Campbell in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood High School: 379. Phil Campbell High School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood High School and Phil Campbell High School rank in Alabama?
Cottonwood High School is 127th of 304 and Phil Campbell High School is 223rd of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).