Cottonwood Elementary School vs Silverland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 2.8 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
Silverland Middle School
Fernley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
677 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Fernley, Nevada | Silverland Middle School Fernley, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 408 | #47 of 106 |
| National rank | #44443 of 50,301 | #12207 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 572 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Fernley | Fernley |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silverland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 20.6).
- •Silverland Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Silverland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.3).
- •Silverland Middle School is the larger school with 677 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 Silverland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Silverland Middle School ranks higher (28.5 vs 20.6 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 Silverland Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Fernley and Fernley in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 572. Silverland Middle School: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Silverland Middle School rank in Nevada?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 313th of 408 and Silverland Middle School is 47th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).