Cottonwood Elementary School vs Montrose High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Montrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Montrose High School
Montrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,279 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Montrose, Colorado | Montrose High School Montrose, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 993 | #159 of 307 |
| National rank | #23016 of 50,301 | #9189 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 394 | 1,279 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 1,279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 33% |
| city | Montrose | Montrose |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 47.0).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Montrose High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 45.3%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.4).
- •Montrose High School is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 394.
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 Elementary School better than Montrose High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 47.0 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 Cottonwood Elementary School and Montrose High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Montrose and Montrose in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 394. Montrose High School: 1,279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Montrose High School rank in Colorado?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 368th of 993 and Montrose High School is 159th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).