Cottonwood Community School vs Payson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 84 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
Payson Elementary School
Payson · Public elementary · Grades K–2
430 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Community School Cottonwood, Arizona | Payson Elementary School Payson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1128 of 1,136 | #440 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #50193 of 50,301 | #25392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Cottonwood | Payson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 5.0).
- •Payson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 23.9).
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 Payson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Payson Elementary School ranks higher (49.7 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 Payson Elementary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Payson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Community School: 430. Payson Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Community School and Payson Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cottonwood Community School is 1128th of 1,136 and Payson Elementary School is 440th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).