Cottonwood Elementary vs Farnsworth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Rigby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
682 students
Farnsworth Middle School
Rigby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Rigby, Idaho | Farnsworth Middle School Rigby, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 352 | #31 of 106 |
| National rank | #19851 of 50,301 | #5519 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 682 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Rigby | Rigby |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farnsworth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 57.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 36.3%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.0).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 611.
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 better than Farnsworth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Farnsworth Middle School ranks higher (59.8 vs 57.6 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 and Farnsworth Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Rigby and Rigby in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 682. Farnsworth Middle School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Farnsworth Middle School rank in Idaho?
Cottonwood Elementary is 132nd of 352 and Farnsworth Middle School is 31st of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).