Cottonwood Community School vs Mingus Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Community School
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
430 students
Mingus Union High School
Cottonwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Community School Cottonwood, Arizona | Mingus Union High School Cottonwood, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1128 of 1,136 | #195 of 286 |
| National rank | #50193 of 50,301 | #12456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 42% |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mingus Union High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 5.0).
- •Mingus Union High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Mingus Union High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Mingus Union High School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.9).
- •Mingus Union High School is the larger school with 1,165 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 Cottonwood Community School better than Mingus Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mingus Union High School ranks higher (33.9 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 Cottonwood Community School and Mingus Union High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Cottonwood in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Community School: 430. Mingus Union High School: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Community School and Mingus Union High School rank in Arizona?
Cottonwood Community School is 1128th of 1,136 and Mingus Union High School is 195th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).