Cottonwood Elementary School vs Fernley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Fernley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students
Fernley High School
Fernley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,327 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Fernley, Nevada | Fernley High School Fernley, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 408 | #67 of 98 |
| National rank | #44443 of 50,301 | #15591 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 572 | 1,327 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 1,327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 23% |
| city | Fernley | Fernley |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 18.1).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Fernley High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.1).
- •Fernley High School is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 572.
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 Fernley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary School ranks higher (20.6 vs 18.1 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 Cottonwood Elementary School and Fernley High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fernley and Fernley in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 572. Fernley High School: 1,327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Fernley High School rank in Nevada?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 313th of 408 and Fernley High School is 67th of 98 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).