Cottonwood Elementary School vs Liberal Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Liberal Sr High
Liberal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,421 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Liberal, Kansas | Liberal Sr High Liberal, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 686 | #288 of 296 |
| National rank | #48414 of 50,301 | #16165 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 500 | 1,421 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 1,421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 11% |
| city | Liberal | Liberal |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberal Sr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 13.2).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Liberal Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 89.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.6).
- •Liberal Sr High is the larger school with 1,421 students compared with 500.
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 Liberal Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Liberal Sr High ranks higher (14.3 vs 13.2 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 Liberal Sr High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liberal and Liberal in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 500. Liberal Sr High: 1,421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Liberal Sr High rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 673rd of 686 and Liberal Sr High is 288th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).