Cottonwood Elementary School vs Salina High Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
Salina High Central
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Salina, Kansas | Salina High Central Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 686 | #230 of 296 |
| National rank | #40017 of 50,301 | #13831 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 326 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.6 vs 27.7).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Salina High Central does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Salina High Central does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 85.3%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.4).
- •Salina High Central is the larger school with 934 students compared with 326.
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 Salina High Central?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottonwood Elementary School and Salina High Central?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 326. Salina High Central: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Salina High Central rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 571st of 686 and Salina High Central is 230th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).