Cottonwood Creek vs Emerald High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Creek
Dublin · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,023 students
Emerald High
Dublin · Public high · Grades 9–12
900 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Creek Dublin, California | Emerald High Dublin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 5,693 | #173 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3621 of 50,301 | #4619 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,023 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84% | – |
| city | Dublin | Dublin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Creek scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 64.6).
- •Emerald High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 13%).
- •Emerald High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.3).
- •Cottonwood Creek is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 900.
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 Creek better than Emerald High?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Creek ranks higher (82.5 vs 64.6 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 Creek and Emerald High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dublin and Dublin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Creek: 1,023. Emerald High: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Creek and Emerald High rank in California?
Cottonwood Creek is 140th of 5,693 and Emerald High is 173rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).