Cottonwood vs John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood
El Dorado Hills · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,563 students
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,580 students
| Measure | Cottonwood El Dorado Hills, California | John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills El Dorado Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 3,563 | 1,580 |
| Enrollment | 3,563 | 1,580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 29.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | El Dorado Hills | El Dorado Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 42.5%).
- •John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 29.2).
- •Cottonwood is the larger school with 3,563 students compared with 1,580.
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 better than John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills?
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 Cottonwood and John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Dorado Hills and El Dorado Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood: 3,563. John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills: 1,580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood and John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills rank in California?
Cottonwood is unranked and John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).