Evergreen Institute of Excellence vs West Cottonwood Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Institute of Excellence
Cottonwood · Charter other · Grades K–12
184 students
West Cottonwood Junior High
Cottonwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
419 students
| Measure | Evergreen Institute of Excellence Cottonwood, California | West Cottonwood Junior High Cottonwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #480 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #8643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 184 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 44% |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Cottonwood Junior High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 12%).
- •West Cottonwood Junior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •West Cottonwood Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 57.1%).
- •Evergreen Institute of Excellence does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.0).
- •West Cottonwood Junior High is the larger school with 419 students compared with 184.
- •Evergreen Institute of Excellence is a charter school while West Cottonwood Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Institute of Excellence better than West Cottonwood Junior High?
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 Evergreen Institute of Excellence and West Cottonwood Junior High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Cottonwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Institute of Excellence: 184. West Cottonwood Junior High: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Institute of Excellence and West Cottonwood Junior High rank in California?
Evergreen Institute of Excellence is unranked and West Cottonwood Junior High is 480th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).