American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood vs Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Cottonwood · Charter other · Grades K–12
240 students
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
Clarkdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
| Measure | American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood Cottonwood, Arizona | Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School Clarkdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #469 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #26949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 240 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Cottonwood | Clarkdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 21.9).
- •Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 240.
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood is a charter school while Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood better than Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Clarkdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood: 240. Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School rank in Arizona?
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood is unranked and Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School is 469th of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).