Cottonwood Elementary vs Rigby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.3 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
Rigby High School
Rigby · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Rigby, Idaho | Rigby High School Rigby, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 352 | #81 of 134 |
| National rank | #19851 of 50,301 | #9870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 682 | 2,040 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 2,040 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Rigby | Rigby |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 44.3).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 26.4%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.7).
- •Rigby High School is the larger school with 2,040 students compared with 682.
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 Rigby High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (57.6 vs 44.3 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 Rigby High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rigby and Rigby in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 682. Rigby High School: 2,040. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Rigby High School rank in Idaho?
Cottonwood Elementary is 132nd of 352 and Rigby High School is 81st of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).