Evergreen Middle vs West Cottonwood Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Middle
Cottonwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
399 students
West Cottonwood Junior High
Cottonwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
419 students
| Measure | Evergreen Middle Cottonwood, California | West Cottonwood Junior High Cottonwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,334 | #480 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8843 of 15,369 | #8643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 399 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 44% |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Cottonwood Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 44.4).
- •West Cottonwood Junior High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Evergreen Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •West Cottonwood Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 55.9%).
- •West Cottonwood Junior High does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.0).
- •West Cottonwood Junior High is the larger school with 419 students compared with 399.
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 Middle better than West Cottonwood Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), West Cottonwood Junior High ranks higher (45.4 vs 44.4 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 Middle 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 Middle: 399. West Cottonwood Junior High: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Middle and West Cottonwood Junior High rank in California?
Evergreen Middle is 491st of 1,334 and West Cottonwood Junior High is 480th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).