Evergreen Elementary vs West Cottonwood Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Elementary
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–4
541 students
West Cottonwood Junior High
Cottonwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
419 students
| Measure | Evergreen Elementary Cottonwood, California | West Cottonwood Junior High Cottonwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1900 of 5,693 | #480 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25160 of 50,301 | #8643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 541 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evergreen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 45.4).
- •Evergreen Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Evergreen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •West Cottonwood Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 60.1%).
- •West Cottonwood Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.5).
- •Evergreen Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 419.
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 Evergreen Elementary better than West Cottonwood Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Evergreen Elementary ranks higher (50.0 vs 45.4 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 Evergreen Elementary and West Cottonwood Junior High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Cottonwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Elementary: 541. West Cottonwood Junior High: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Elementary and West Cottonwood Junior High rank in California?
Evergreen Elementary is 1900th of 5,693 and West Cottonwood Junior High is 480th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).