Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School vs Cottonwood Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
Clarkdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
Cottonwood Community School
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
430 students
| Measure | Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School Clarkdale, Arizona | Cottonwood Community School Cottonwood, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 1,136 | #1128 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #26949 of 50,301 | #50193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 459 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 15% |
| city | Clarkdale | Cottonwood |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 5.0).
- •Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 15%).
- •Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 18%).
- •Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.9).
- •Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 430.
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 Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School better than Cottonwood Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School ranks higher (47.3 vs 5.0 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 Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School and Cottonwood Community School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Clarkdale and Cottonwood in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School: 459. Cottonwood Community School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School and Cottonwood Community School rank in Arizona?
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School is 469th of 1,136 and Cottonwood Community School is 1128th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).