Andover Central High School vs Cottonwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andover Central High School
Andover · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
| Measure | Andover Central High School Andover, Kansas | Cottonwood Elementary Andover, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 296 | #130 of 686 |
| National rank | #5755 of 16,910 | #14244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 886 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Andover | Andover |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 60.1).
- •Andover Central High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Andover Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 33.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Andover Central High School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 388.
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 Andover Central High School better than Cottonwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 60.1 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 Andover Central High School and Cottonwood Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andover Central High School: 886. Cottonwood Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andover Central High School and Cottonwood Elementary rank in Kansas?
Andover Central High School is 10th of 296 and Cottonwood Elementary is 130th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).