American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood vs Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.1 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
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
585 students
| Measure | American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood Cottonwood, Arizona | Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School Cottonwood, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #973 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #46374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 240 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.3).
- •Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 240.
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood is a charter school while Dr Daniel Bright 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 Dr Daniel Bright 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 Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Cottonwood in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood: 240. Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School rank in Arizona?
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood is unranked and Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is 973rd of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).