Cotswold Elementary vs Smokey Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 231 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotswold Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
340 students
Smokey Mountain Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
| Measure | Cotswold Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Smokey Mountain Elementary Whittier, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 1,457 | #1285 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #30348 of 50,301 | #47277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 21% |
| city | Charlotte | Whittier |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cotswold Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 15.8).
- •Cotswold Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 21%).
- •Cotswold Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Smokey Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 99.1%).
- •Cotswold Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.2).
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 Cotswold Elementary better than Smokey Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cotswold Elementary ranks higher (42.4 vs 15.8 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 Cotswold Elementary and Smokey Mountain Elementary?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Whittier in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotswold Elementary: 340. Smokey Mountain Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotswold Elementary and Smokey Mountain Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cotswold Elementary is 465th of 1,457 and Smokey Mountain Elementary is 1285th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).