Cherry Creek High School vs Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Creek High School
Greenwood Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,852 students
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Cherry Creek High School Greenwood Village, Colorado | Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Englewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 307 | #70 of 993 |
| National rank | #1295 of 16,910 | #6741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,852 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 3,852 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| city | Greenwood Village | Englewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 76.9).
- •Cherry Creek High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Cherry Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 20.2%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.7).
- •Cherry Creek High School is the larger school with 3,852 students compared with 533.
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 Cherry Creek High School better than Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Creek High School ranks higher (79.8 vs 76.9 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 Cherry Creek High School and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Greenwood Village and Englewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Creek High School: 3,852. Cottonwood Creek Elementary School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Creek High School and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cherry Creek High School is 11th of 307 and Cottonwood Creek Elementary School is 70th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).