Cottonwood Public School vs Tannehill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Public School
Coalgate · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
128 students
Tannehill Public School
McAlester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
128 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Public School Coalgate, Oklahoma | Tannehill Public School McAlester, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 899 | #525 of 899 |
| National rank | #15306 of 50,301 | #38967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 128 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Coalgate | McAlester |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 29.4).
- •Cottonwood Public School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Cottonwood Public School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Tannehill Public School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 75%).
- •Cottonwood Public School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.8).
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 Public School better than Tannehill Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Public School ranks higher (64.2 vs 29.4 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 Public School and Tannehill Public School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Coalgate and McAlester in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Public School: 128. Tannehill Public School: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Public School and Tannehill Public School rank in Oklahoma?
Cottonwood Public School is 55th of 899 and Tannehill Public School is 525th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).