Cottage Grove Middle School vs Grey Cloud Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 381 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Middle School
Cottage Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Grey Cloud Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
797 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Grey Cloud Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #104 of 266 | #94 of 923 |
| National rank | #3584 of 15,369 | #3463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,005 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grey Cloud Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 68.8).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 27.7%).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.5).
- •Cottage Grove Middle School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 797.
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 Cottage Grove Middle School better than Grey Cloud Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grey Cloud Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 68.8 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 Cottage Grove Middle School and Grey Cloud Elementary?
About 381 m in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Middle School: 1,005. Grey Cloud Elementary: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Middle School and Grey Cloud Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Middle School is 104th of 266 and Grey Cloud Elementary is 94th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).