Grey Cloud Elementary vs Hillside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grey Cloud Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
797 students
Hillside Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Grey Cloud Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Hillside Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 923 | #217 of 923 |
| National rank | #3463 of 50,301 | #6529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 797 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grey Cloud Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 77.3).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 31.7%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.9).
- •Grey Cloud Elementary is the larger school with 797 students compared with 417.
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 Grey Cloud Elementary better than Hillside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grey Cloud Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 77.3 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 Grey Cloud Elementary and Hillside Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grey Cloud Elementary: 797. Hillside Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grey Cloud Elementary and Hillside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Grey Cloud Elementary is 94th of 923 and Hillside Elementary is 217th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).